LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Aug. 11, 2026

The 14th day of Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial resumed Tuesday after Monday’s suspension due to heavy monsoon rains.

Former COA Commissioner Heidi Mendoza called on the public to show open-mindedness amid the spreading disinformation on the Impeachment Trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, while also highlighting the push to hear the COA auditors as witnesses on the trial.Mendoza also urged… pic.twitter.com/BY7IonXABC

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‘TEACHERS BA ANG GAGAWA NIYAN?’Former COA commissioner Heidi Mendoza questioned DepEd’s confidential funds, saying the funds should have instead been allocated directly to agencies with the mandate and competence to conduct surveillance operations. #VPonTrialFollow our live… pic.twitter.com/efZCK0jtb3

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Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp said they had already “anticipated and prepared for” the grave threats charges, which “will be dismissed.”

Recipients of Vice President Sara Duterte’s confidential funds were paid on the same dates but at different locations, based on DepEd documents.

COA auditor Xylene Del Campo testified on the disallowance of OVP confidential funds, while also discussing issues in the handling and documentation of DepEd confidential funds.Here are the key developments from Day 14 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial.… pic.twitter.com/mWhzjFxKlb

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“Kung hindi Superman ang SDO, kaya ba niyang puntahan lahat ito?”Prosecution counsel Lorna Kapunan asks COA-ICFAO auditor Xylene Del Campo if a special disbursing officer (SDO) could issue acknowledgement receipts in multiple locations on a single day, after presenting ARs… pic.twitter.com/wUiqTim2aH

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MANILA, Philippines – A formal complaint for grave threats has been filed against Vice President Sara Duterte, Department of Justice (DOJ) Spokesperson Atty

“Gumawa ata ng fruit salad.”Prosecution lawyer Lorna Kapunan makes this comment as food-related names such as “Kamote” and “Mango” appear as payees in acknowledgment receipts presented during impeachment trial. #VPonTrialFollow our live updates here: https://t.co/ZksjZA5U1F… pic.twitter.com/6H00fqnDmj

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COA auditor Xylene Del Campo explains why a general statement that there were “no untoward incidents” during Vice President Sara Duterte’s public engagements is not enough evidence of success that would warrant payment of rewards. #VPonTrialFollow our live updates here:… pic.twitter.com/2aF43drykg

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Acknowledgment receipts from the Department of Education’s (DepEd) confidential funds showing payments made on the same dates—February 21 and 25, 2023—to different locations across the country.“Tama bang sabihin na ang SDO [special disbursing officer] ay sa isang araw ay… pic.twitter.com/AvDlzX1Qe2

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Malacañang on Tuesday rejected what it described as attempts by some individuals to take credit for the People’s Ville housing project

Senator-judge Juan Miguel Zubiri suggested on Tuesday that the impeachment trial be held in the afternoons

‘EH DI INAMIN NIYO RIN NA MALI ANG PAGGASTOS NI VP SARA’Akbayan Rep. Chel Diokno denies receiving Vice President Sara Duterte’s confidential funds, after a “Jose Diokno Jr.” appeared on her office’s acknowledgment receipts. He adds that if he were indeed listed as a recipient,… pic.twitter.com/MsLIeeYd7b

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No “particular accomplishments” were stated in OVP documents relating to its confidential operations, says Coa auditor Xylene del Campo.

Vice President Sara Duterte, two officials of the Office of the Vice President (OVP), and her security chief are liable…

Presiding officer and Senator-judge Francis “Chiz” Escudero clarified that the defense panel might have “ghosted” the prosecution panel.

A state auditor admitted that several activities cited by the OVP as confidential expenses were disallowed for being made before the budget was received.

COA-ICFAO state auditor Xylene Del Campo says DepEd’s SDO Edward Fajarda also made admission under oath during House panel hearings that he turned over DepEd confidential funds to Col. Dennis Nolasco.Del Campo reiterates this is not allowed under COA circular. #VPonTrial… pic.twitter.com/FavXsVnSyV

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CPA-lawyer Kristine R. Ferrer is part of the defense team representing Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment trial.She has been appearing for the defense during the prosecution's presentation of Article I, which alleges the misuse of confidential funds. #VPonTrial… pic.twitter.com/rwBwwbPrzD

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COA-ICFAO state auditor said that Vice President Sara Duterte order to transfer the disbursement of confidential funds…

‘KUNG HINDI SUPERMAN ANG SDO, KAYA BA NIYANG PUNTAHAN LAHAT NG ITO?’Atty. Lorna Kapunan questioned whether a special disbursing officer (SDO) could realistically visit different locations across the country in one day, like the fictional superhero Superman, citing… pic.twitter.com/VyAic59XQ1

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COA-ICFAO state auditor Xylene Del Campo says Vice President Sara Duterte is liable for the P73 million in confidential funds that has been disallowed by the COA. #VPonTrialFollow our live updates here: https://t.co/ZksjZA6rRdWatch our live stream here:… pic.twitter.com/T1D7ttgVwi

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“Tree planting, napakaraming Christmas parties, ‘yan ba ay pinapayagan?”Prosecution counsel Lorna Kapunan asks COA-ICFAO state auditor Xylene Del Campo whether tree planting and Christmas parties were among allowable use of confidential funds under the COA circular. #VPonTrial… pic.twitter.com/aUOes8QVgc

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COA-ICFAO state auditor Xylene Del Campo says the Notice of Disallowance covering P375 million in OVP confidential funds for 2023 remains within the prescribed 180-day period for appeal. #VPonTrial | @AprBenjaminINQ Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/ZksjZA5U1FWatch… pic.twitter.com/4oAickcNGw

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“Hindi ka in-indian, baka ghinost ka”Presiding Officer Francis Escudero tells lawyer Lorna Kapunan that the prosecution panel was “ghosted” by the defense panel who ignored messages about setting a schedule to compare documents. Kapunan had earlier told the court, “na-indian… pic.twitter.com/yrLLCvpmjI

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‘SI VP SARA AY MAY PANANAGUTAN?’COA-ICFAO auditor Xylene Del Campo affirms that Vice President Sara Duterte, as the 'accountable officer' for approving the transaction and utilization of cash advances, bears responsibility for the public funds entrusted to her. #VPonTrial… pic.twitter.com/QRDhr0zU3l

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“Parang tumangkad ka, Lorna”Presiding Officer Francis Escudero drew laughs at the beginning of Day 14 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on August 11, as he comments on the height of prosecution counsel Lorna Kapunan. #VPonTrial Follow our live updates here:… pic.twitter.com/qC3DINoxeG

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LOOK: COA-ICFAO auditor Xylene Del Campo says P375 million in OVP confidential funds was disallowed based on SDO Gina Acosta’s testimony before a House panel that VP Sara Duterte directed her to turn over the funds to Col. Raymond Dante Lachica, head of the VPSPG.Del Campo says… pic.twitter.com/BwjyQVL8E7

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More unusual, food-related names such as “Pampano”, “Keso,” and “Kamote” appeared as payees in ARs of OVP confidential funds.

Another recipient of Sara Duterte confidential funds was identified as Feonna Villegas, who supposedly got P500,000 for the purchase…

‘GUMAWA ATA NG FRUIT SALAD’Atty. Lorna Kapunan has this to say as the prosecution presents additional names listed as recipients of the Office of the Vice President’s confidential funds, including surnames resembling food items such as “pampano,” “keso,” “kamote,” and “mango.”… pic.twitter.com/HU6Qxm0fo8

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Among the receipts were P500,000 under the name Clarisse Hontiveros and P120,000 for the purchase of information under Jose Diokno Jr.

Apart from tree-planting activities and the provision of wheelchairs, the Office of the Vice President cited Christmas parties and awards nights as among the activities covered by its confidential fund (CF) expenditures, which COA auditor Xylene del Campo said are not allowed… pic.twitter.com/TngPFbp7Nw

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DAY 14 LOOK: Commission on Audit (COA)-Intelligence and Confidential Funds Audit Office auditor Xylene Mae Del Campo returns to the Senate session hall on Tuesday, August 11, for the 14th day of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.Del Campo resumed her… pic.twitter.com/tur5AKA7d7

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COA witness Xylene Del Campo says Sara Duterte was among the officials held liable for the P73.287 million disallowed confidential funds.

The House prosecution has bared new names listed as recipients of the Vice President’s confidential funds, including individuals with surnames similar to public officials such as Hontiveros, Lapid, and Diokno. #VPonTrialFollow our live updates here: https://t.co/ZksjZA5U1F… pic.twitter.com/vBcHMmwniI

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The lawyer for Sara Duterte then claimed that defense only replied at end of tworkday on Thursday, stating they were only available Aug. 14.

Several activities that Vice President Sara Duterte’s office listed as secret expenses are not allowed under a joint circular or using confidential funds, COA said.

COA auditor Xylene del Campo says that several activities cited by VP Sara Duterte’s office as confidential expenses included tree-planting activities, provision of wheelchairs, and even Christmas parties. However, del Campo said these activities are not allowed under the Joint… pic.twitter.com/sjcfw9G9cN

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Sen. Francis Escudero reminded the defense counsel to respond to the prosecution’s messages concerning the stipulation of documents.

On Day 14, prosecution counsel Lorna Kapunan says they would proceed with the presentation of documents containing acknowledgment receipts.

‘HINDI PUWEDENG GAMITIN FOR REIMBURSEMENT’Presiding officer Francis “Chiz” Escudero asks if activities before the cash advance can be reimbursed through confidential funds, with COA-ICFAO auditor Xylene Del Campo saying the joint circular does not allow the funds to cover… pic.twitter.com/WnmWvmw1YS

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“Natanong mo ba kung sino sila o kung related sila kay Presiding Officer?” Prosecution counsel Lorna Kapunan presents acknowledgement receipts (ARs) listing payees including Anne Ongpauco and Heart Santiago.Kapunan asks COA-ICFAO auditor Xylene Del Campo if she had asked who… pic.twitter.com/Lo1jDehk1y

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‘TINANONG MO BA KUNG RELATED SILA SA PRESIDING OFFICER NATIN?’Atty. Lorna Kapunan presents an acknowledgment receipt for P250,000 from the Office of the Vice President’s liquidation report, signed and received by a person identified as “Heart Santiago.”“Bakit hindi ka… pic.twitter.com/m8bOUQ2l7A

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Sen. Francis Escudero reminded the defense counsel to respond to the prosecution’s messages concerning the stipulation of documents.

'HINDI PO'COA auditor Xylene Del Campo confirms to House prosecutor Atty. Lorna Kapunan during the impeachment trial on Tuesday, August 11, that non-confidential activities like tree planting, Christmas parties, and awards ceremonies are not allowable expenses under… pic.twitter.com/2ExLJrDTwP

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'GHINOST KA'Presiding Officer Chiz Escudero quips that prosecution counsel Atty. Lorna Kapunan was "ghosted" rather than "in-Indian" by the defense panel after receiving no response to meeting requests for document comparison ahead of Tuesday's proceedings, August 11.… pic.twitter.com/bUrGs14rtU

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Counsel for the House prosecution Lorna Kapunan hopes that Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team will “give the [impeachment] trial more priority.” #VPonTrialREAD MORE: https://t.co/iSjPURXQwJFollow our live updates here: https://t.co/ZksjZA5U1FWatch our live stream… pic.twitter.com/9hYsdFdfCm

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On Day 14, prosecution counsel Lorna Kapunan says they would proceed with the presentation of documents containing acknowledgment receipts.

COA-ICFAO auditor Xylene Del Campo says the COA disallowed P73,287,000 from OVP (P69.8M in alleged reward payments and P3.5M for tables/computers) due to missing proof of successful info‑gathering, noncompliant expenditures and some activities outside the cash‑advance period.… pic.twitter.com/lyNANore5I

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Here is Inquirer’s complete video playlist, featuring full, uncut Sara Duterte impeachment proceedings from Day 1 through Day 13.

The prosecution presented a list of activities attached to the OVP’s response to a notice of suspension over the liquidation of its December 21-31, 2022 confidential funds.COA-ICFAO auditor Xylene Del Campo testified that some of listed activities took place before the… pic.twitter.com/DrEwryzAyO

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'WE ARE AMENABLE TO USING THE DEFENSE EXHIBITS.'Prosecution counsel Lorna Kapunan again suggests using the defense’s own documents to save time.“We would have saved this honorable court considerable time if they just agreed to use their documents,” she says.Defense counsel… pic.twitter.com/Iy1eQdyh1T

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Prosecution counsel Lorna Kapunan says the defense team has been refusing to stipulate the acknowledgement receipts because of the difference in covering page."Covering page ng 4,492 documents ang pinag-awayan. Covering page. That's why they did not want to stipulate."… pic.twitter.com/b50KeMWieQ

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DAY 14: The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte resumes on Tuesday, August 11.A quorum has been declared, with 18 senator-judges present. #VPonTrial | @AprBenjaminINQ Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/ZksjZA6rRdWatch our live stream here:… pic.twitter.com/WwORKU3HYu

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Counsel for the House prosecution Lorna Kapunan hopes Vice President Sara Duterte’s team will “give the [impeachment] trial more priority.”

‘GINAG*GO NIYO BA KAMI?’Counsel for the prosecutors Atty. Lorna Kapunan reacts on the defense team’s statement that their next available time for the comparison of documents will be on Aug. 14, days after the prosec presents their witness. #VPonTrial | 🎥: Noy Morcoso via… pic.twitter.com/QoET6Q6kx3

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LOOK: Senator-judge Vicente “Tito” Sotto III leads the opening prayer of Day 14 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. #VPonTrialFollow our live updates here: https://t.co/ZksjZA6rRdWatch our live stream here: https://t.co/joXHb437sk pic.twitter.com/wAiYjS9XMY

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The impeachment court resumes trial Tuesday, Aug. 11, following Monday’s suspension due to heavy rains and flooding caused by habagat.

‘BAKA ABUTIN TAYO NG SIYAM-SIYAM.’ House prosecutors Reps. Gerville Luistro and Leila de Lima on Tuesday say using summaries or the defense’s own documents has become a more viable option for Atty. Lorna Kapunan after the defense opposed stipulating to the voluminous… pic.twitter.com/7uJsa7SGKP

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On the 14th day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Tuesday, another Commission on Audit auditor will be testifying

The prosecution in the VP’s impeachment trial raised concerns that defense lawyers’ moves to examine evidence were slowing the proceedings.