LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of VP Sara Duterte | July 6, 2026

The House prosecution has requested the issuance of subpoenas for the financial records of VP Sara Duterte and her husband, Manases Carpio.

MANILA, Philippines — Despite what people may think, lead public prosecutor and Batangas Rep

Two officials from the NBI will serve as the first set of witnesses summoned for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

The Senate convened as an impeachment court for the first time against a sitting Philippine vice president, with Sara Duterte absent and an early prosecution motion rejected.Here are notes from the historic impeachment trial of Duterte today, July 6.READ MORE:… pic.twitter.com/XVlvVzc4Xk

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“I raised with my colleagues the idea of electing Senator Escudero to preside over the impeachment court, and I’m glad the body acted on it

Diokno explained that Escudero had already reminded Sison about courtroom decorum, but she still talked to the prosecution panel

START OF IMPEACHMENT TRIALLOOK: Senator-judges in maroon robes gather at the Senate plenary hall in Pasay City on Monday, July 6, for the formal opening of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.The landmark proceedings—marking the first time a sitting… pic.twitter.com/KDKNYUwJYM

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Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial opened on July 6, with senator-judges hearing opening statements from both the prosecution and defense and tackling key procedural matters.Here are the highlights from the first day of proceedings. #VPonTrialFollow our live… pic.twitter.com/eRTyk32REv

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The Senate convened as an impeachment court for the first time against a sitting Philippine vice president, with Sara Duterte absent.

Lead defense counsel Atty. Sheila Sison argued that the House Committee on Justice exceeded its constitutional role before the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte by conducting what she described as a "mini trial." #VPonTrialFollow our live updates here:… pic.twitter.com/7sEvSTYHqF

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Sara Duterte’s lead defense counsel, Sheila Sison, delivers her opening statement on Monday as the Senate impeachment court begins the trial.

Luistro said the prosecution team plans to present evidence that the Constitution requires to bolster their case, facts not nitpicked…

Duterte then said public officials are “best served by keeping their personal opinions to themselves” and relying on the law and objective…

Lead defense counsel Atty. Sheila Sison argued that the prosecution bears the burden of proving the allegations against Vice President Sara Duterte and that she is entitled to the presumption of innocence unless that burden is met. #VPonTrialFollow our live updates here:… pic.twitter.com/DOP382Pjyb

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Cayetano asked the Senate impeachment court to “communicate” with the Sandiganbayan to allow Marcoleta and Estrada to attend trial.

The Senate has ordered the return of a sealed box purportedly containing Vice President Sara Duterte’s tax records to BIR.

'DEMOCRACY ENDS WHEN VIOLENCE BEGINS'Lead prosecutor Rep. Gerville Luistro argued that the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte is also about protecting democracy from political violence. #VPonTrialFollow our live updates here: https://t.co/r6YB5zUXMeWatch… pic.twitter.com/RRGsUQhkEK

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Senate impeachment court spokesperson Reginald Tongol holds a press briefing on Monday shortly after the suspension of the first session of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial.

“Power belongs to the people,” says Rep. Gerville Luistro on the first day of the Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Scores of joggers held an anti-corruption run on Sunday to demand the immediate start of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Some residents and members of civil society groups gathered at a covered court for a community viewing of the impeachment trial.

The House prosecution panel and the defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday formally entered their appearances at the trial.

Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero maintained that conviction will still require at least 16 votes from senator-judges.

The Senate impeachment court denied on Monday the prosecution panel’s bid to have Vice President Sara Duterte arraigned on Day One of the trial.

Vice President Sara Duterte skipped the first day of her Senate impeachment trial, according to INQUIRER.net reporter Isabella Pechay.

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano proposed that the impeachment court consider coordinating with authorities to allow detained senators Rodante Marcoleta and Jinggoy Estrada to attend the impeachment trial as senator-judges.Cayetano argued that their participation could be crucial,… pic.twitter.com/vMZuQlBJe5

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Sen. Francis Escudero was elected as presiding officer of the impeachment court trying Vice President Sara Duterte, despite strong objections from the Cayetano-led minority bloc over the rule change that allowed another senator to preside. #VPonTrialFollow our live updates… pic.twitter.com/1ulnKfmNjH

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Twenty-one senator-judges are present on the first day of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, July 6.Three senators are unable to participate following the detention of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, the continued absence of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa as he remains in hiding, and… pic.twitter.com/fl9QBzC1oG

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House prosecutors said they will present evidence on the four Articles of Impeachment in the following order:Article IV – assassination threatArticle I – misuse of confidential fundsArticle III –bribery of DepEd officialsArticle II – unexplained wealth, false SALNs… pic.twitter.com/9o9tjxGjUF

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INQUIRER.net reporter Isabella Pechay gives updates on the first day of the Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Fifteen private prosecutors join the House prosecution team for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. #VPonTrialFollow our live updates here: https://t.co/r6YB5zUpWGWatch the live stream here: https://t.co/DGmxzSfFhI pic.twitter.com/wd2wMNjC4f

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LOOK: The first day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, with 21 senators present, began on Monday, exactly 11 months since the Senate archived her first impeachment case. #VPonTrial | 📷: Senate PRIB [1/3]Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/r6YB5zUXMe… pic.twitter.com/UNX7HmwkbC

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LOOK: Lead prosecutor Rep. Gerville Luistro requested that all four Articles of Impeachment be read and that a plea be entered for each one, noting that senators will vote on each article only after the conclusion of the trial, as provided under the Senate's impeachment rules.… pic.twitter.com/6JGXSYtypY

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Vice President Sara Duterte should attend her impeachment trial to show that she’s not above the law, says a UP political science professor.

Tongol previously served as the impeachment court’s spokesperson when Duterte was supposed to face her first trial at the 19th Congress

Vice Pres. Sara Duterte’s brother has made it clear that they also want the truth to come out, as Senate Impeachment Court starts the trial.

Those monitoring the Senate trial of VP Sara Duterte should check for attempts to suppress evidence, says a UP political science professor.

‘KAHIT AKO ANG PILIIN NIYO, HINDI KO TATANGGAPIN KASI MALI ‘YON’Senator-judge Alan Peter Cayetano raised a point of order during the first day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial regarding the election of the presiding officer.Senator-judge Francis “Chiz”… pic.twitter.com/gTedwRH6ev

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LOOK: Rep. Gerville Luistro said all 11 members of the House prosecution panel are members of the legal profession.Sen. Pia Cayetano had asked how many of the prosecutors are lawyers, noting that being a lawyer is not a requirement for serving on the panel. #VPonTrial | 📷:… pic.twitter.com/3HdoK2402m

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LOOK: Impeachment president officer Sen. Francis Escudero delivers a statement."I would like to thank my colleagues for their trust and confidence. I did not seek nor ask for this responsibility, but neither will I shirk from fulfilling this duty without fear or favor."… pic.twitter.com/4sVJ9t9b6a

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‘BAKIT NGAYON PINIPILIT NATIN NA ANG PRESIDING OFFICER AY SI CHIZ ESCUDERO?’LOOK: Senator-judge Robin Padilla explained why he did not vote for Senator-judge Francis “Chiz” Escudero as the impeachment court’s presiding officer.“Noong hinihikayat po akong sumama sa Majority,… pic.twitter.com/nsktrv1wnA

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LOOK: Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian and impeachment presiding officer Sen. Francis Escudero sit side by side at the rostrum as senators explain their votes on the election of the presiding officer. #VPonTrial | @AprBenjaminINQ Follow our live updates here:… pic.twitter.com/cUF4CdES32

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LOOK: Senator-judge Pia Cayetano presents document on the intent of the framers of the 1987 Constitution amid debates whether the Constitution states that the Senate president must preside impeachment of other officials, except the President. #VPonTrial | @AprBenjaminINQ Follow… pic.twitter.com/45Ts9dPnm9

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BREAKING: Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero has been elected as presiding officer of the impeachment court that will try the case against Vice President Sara Duterte. #VPonTrialFollow our live updates here: https://t.co/r6YB5zUpWGWatch the live stream here: https://t.co/DGmxzSfFhI pic.twitter.com/iZlc6zrWMa

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INQUIRER.net reporter Isabella Pechay summarizes the four articles of impeachment filed against Vice President Sara Duterte.

Sen. Francis Escudero has been designated presiding officer of the impeachment court to try the case against Vice President Sara Duterte.

The issue of electing a new presiding officer was the first issue debated by senator-judges when the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte began on Monday.

Dr. Ela Atienza, a UP political science professor, discusses the significance of the Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

LOOK: Senator-judge Francis Pangilinan said the Constitution does not specify that the Senate president must preside over the impeachment trial of a vice president.He noted that the Constitution only states that the Chief Justice shall preside when the President is on trial.… pic.twitter.com/9bYY0elguw

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PERFECT ATTENDANCELOOK: All members of the House's public prosecution team are present for the first day of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, as shown in the selfie taken by San Juan Rep. Bel Zamora.From left to right, starting from front to back:– Akbayan… pic.twitter.com/BRFkrvZmPh

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‘IT IS THE SENATE PRESIDENT WHO WILL PRESIDE’LOOK: Senator-judge Alan Peter Cayetano raises a point of order, arguing that under the Constitution, the Senate President should serve as the presiding officer of the impeachment court.He made the motion after Senator-judge Win… pic.twitter.com/lanGoxZThk

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LOOK: Members of the House prosecution panel and the defense team representing Vice President Sara Duterte attend the opening of the impeachment trial before the Senate. #VPonTrial | @AprBenjaminINQ Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/r6YB5zUXMeWatch the live stream… pic.twitter.com/EhnV1YPiaw

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Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian presided over Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Monday.

The first day of Vice President Duterte’s impeachment trial began on Monday, 11 months since Senate archived her first impeachment case. 

Vice President Sara Duterte’s legal counsel, Michael Poa, faces the media on Monday as the Senate convenes as an impeachment court.

She also reiterated Marcos’ earlier statement during a press briefing in Vancouver, Canada, saying that it would be better for Duterte to…

BREAKING: The Senate, acting as an impeachment court, begins the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.Duterte will not attend the first day of her impeachment trial, her defense counsel’s spokesperson said. #VPonTrialFollow our live updates here: https://t.co/r6YB5zUpWG… pic.twitter.com/hX8iGrzRe7

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CONSCIENCE HAS NO COLORREAD: The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) called on public officials to uphold the Constitution and act based on an "informed, honest, and courageous conscience" as the Senate begins the proceedings related to Vice President… pic.twitter.com/8kUYUXekqZ

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WATCH: Guests and members of the House prosecution panel are starting to enter the session hall where the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will commence. #VPonTrial | @keithcINQ Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/r6YB5zUXMeWatch the live stream here:… pic.twitter.com/18NUslh009

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Vice President Sara Duterte will not attend the first day of her impeachment trial, her defense counsel’s spokesperson said on Monday.

WATCH: Rizal Technological University students are now at the Senate to watch the first day of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial. #VPonTrial | @MAgerINQ Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/r6YB5zUXMeWatch the live stream here: https://t.co/DGmxzSgd7g pic.twitter.com/RZymzdWFVB

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‘WE’RE MAKING HISTORY HERE’WATCH: House prosecution panel spokesperson Rep. Renee Co defended the importance of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. #VPonTrial | @keithcINQ Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/r6YB5zUXMeWatch the live stream here:… pic.twitter.com/3OXoEl6FrA

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WATCH: Former presidential legal counsel Salvador Panelo has arrived at the Senate, an hour before the start of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial. #VPonTrial | @MAgerINQ Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/r6YB5zUXMeWatch the live stream here:… pic.twitter.com/Gke1RRO1qT

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WATCH: Bayan Chairperson Teddy Casiño said it would be a “slap in the Senate impeachment court’s face” if Vice President Sara Duterte does not appear in her own trial. #VPonTrial | @keithcINQ Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/r6YB5zUpWGWatch the live stream here:… pic.twitter.com/sbNG0voybx

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WATCH: Senator Robin Padilla is seen heading to the office of Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano, an hour before the impeachment of VP Sara Duterte starts. #VPonTrial | @keithcINQ Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/r6YB5zUXMeWatch the live stream here:… pic.twitter.com/DaDxQzYZ0Y

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WATCH: Former lawmakers Arlene Brosas, France Castro and Teddy Casiño arrive at the Senate for the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte. #VPonTrial | @keithcINQ Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/r6YB5zUXMeWatch the live stream here: https://t.co/DGmxzSgd7g pic.twitter.com/ceFnuHUDna

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READ: Vice President Sara Duterte releases a statement addressing her attendance in her impeachment trial on Monday, July 6, saying that “choosing to appear through counsel rather than testify personally does not diminish accountability or imply a lack of transparency.”She also… pic.twitter.com/RslQnWZ78l

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The fight against corruption should not end with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, anti-graft advocates told a forum in Baguio City.

WATCH: Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano arrives at the Senate ahead of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial at 2 p.m. | @keithcINQ Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/r6YB5zUXMeWatch the live stream here: https://t.co/DGmxzSgd7g pic.twitter.com/wpU863ltC3

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WATCH: Defense documents arrive at the Senate. | @keithcINQ Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/r6YB5zUXMeWatch the live stream here: https://t.co/DGmxzSgd7g pic.twitter.com/TlI0m76gai

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Under the Constitution, conviction in an impeachment trial requires a two-thirds vote of all senators. This means Vice President Sara Duterte needs at least nine votes to be acquitted and remain in office.However, questions have emerged about whether the threshold could change… pic.twitter.com/joweqJVIP3

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‘HAHARAPIN KO ANG BATAS’Sen. Rodante Marcoleta reiterated that he will not hide and will face the plunder charges against him as the Sandiganbayan issued a warrant for his arrest.Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/eB80GGFzpW pic.twitter.com/cL46BalmVt

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Vice President Sara Duterte should attend her Senate impeachment trial to show “seriousness” in rebutting the allegations of wrongdoing, the prosecutorial team said on Monday.

An all-senator caucus was held on Monday morning ahead of the first day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial in the afternoon.

Calling Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial “historic,” Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday asked Senate employees to trust him.

LOOK: PNP chief Police Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. says they have deployed 3,250 cops to the Senate premises for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, who is facing corruption and betrayal of public trust allegations.Aside from this, 2,900 Civil Disturbance… pic.twitter.com/n4nOey99yM

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The PNP has deployed 3,250 cops to the Senate premises on Monday, July 6, for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Vice President Sara Duterte was riding high not so long ago, sailing to a landslide 2022 election victory with then-ally President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.

As Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial begins on Monday, the PNP has stepped up 24/7 cyber patrols.

Vice President Sara Duterte and her camp have yet to confirm whether she will appear before the Senate impeachment court on Monday, July 6.

LOOK: Police shields and batons are neatly lined up along Diokno Blvd, near the Senate where Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial will be held. #VPonTrial | @MAgerINQ Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/r6YB5zUXMeWatch the live stream here:… pic.twitter.com/FcoMf5EAzE

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WATCH: Police officers are already on standby on Monday morning, ahead of the first day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial at 2 p.m. #VPonTrial | @keithcINQ Watch the live stream here: https://t.co/DGmxzSgd7gREAD MORE: https://t.co/aZgNmRoQwL pic.twitter.com/DDpO48EOL6

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WATCH: Prosecution team member and Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon says that today – the start of the Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial – Filipinos must choose between being for right or wrong, and either they are for truth or if they prefer to just cover it… pic.twitter.com/D8AuvzWpi9

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WATCH: Anti-riot police have begun assembling along Diokno Blvd in Pasay City ahead of the 2 p.m. impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. #VPonTrial | @MAgerINQREAD MORE: https://t.co/aZgNmRoQwL pic.twitter.com/AevWRhUjRr

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The Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, formally begins the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, July 6, 2026, marking the start of a historic constitutional process that will determine whether she should be removed from office.

VP Sara Duterte faces the defining political test of her career on Monday as the Senate, acting as an impeachment court, opens the trial.

Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday said the upper chamber is prepared for all possible scenarios.

Over a year after being impeached, Vice President Sara Duterte is set to face trial before the Senate sitting as an impeachment court.