Gerville Luistro

Luistro questioned why no tax evasion complaints had been filed despite financial discrepancies presented by prosecution forensic expert Alexander Cabrera

The defense of Vice President Sara Duterte warned of possible legal action against those who violate her rights as it sought to block the testimony of Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) Executive Director Ronel Buenaventura, but the Senate impeachment court on Monday rejected the bid and allowed him to testify

Diokno’s statement came following the argument of Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team sought to defer the testimony of AMLC Secretariat Executive Director Ronel Buenaventura, citing confidentiality concerns and the need for more time to review documents

The 11 contracts had a combined value of roughly P7 to P8 million and formed part of the P34.2 million bagged by Gencorp Industries Inc. from the LGU from 21 July 2022 to 23 June this year, overlapping with Duterte’s tenure as VP

An impeachment court is not a political arena where senators can audition for headlines or reassure allies watching from the sidelines

High-security Senate trial deepens rift between rival political dynasties

The Senate impeachment court on Monday returned the unsealed box containing the income tax returns of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)

The defense panel has formally filed its comment on the prosecution's manifestation and motion concerning a Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) evidence box, days after rejecting claims that it was trying to keep the documents from public scrutiny

The House of Representatives, voting 257-25 with nine abstentions, impeached Duterte on May 11, 2026 over alleged misuse of confidential funds, unexplained wealth, alleged bribery and the "kill" remark against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr

Marcelino Co and Zia Alonto Adiong remain the principal spokespersons for the prosecution panel in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte

The Senate impeachment court may spend the rest of the week marking documentary evidence in the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, as prosecutors and defense lawyers work through a massive volume of records tied to the charges

Among those confirmed by Luistro are former senator Antonio "Sonny" Trillanes IV and alleged Duterte associate Ramil Madriaga, both of whom previously testified before the House Committee on Justice during hearings related to the impeachment complaint

The negotiations, however, have made little progress because the senators fear intense criticism for switching allegiances amid rumors of pressure from Malacañang

They will be up against Duterte's defense team from the law firm Fortun, Narvasa, and Salazar

In an interview in General Santos City on Wednesday after visiting the victims of the earthquake there, Duterte was asked on her opinion on the current row in the Senate where the chamber has two leaders, Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano and Acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian

The so-called “bagmen” of ex-lawmaker Elizadly Co, who identified themselves as former “Marines”, were no-shows at the Tulfo-led Blue Ribbon Committee’s flood control investigation on Monday

Lead defense counsel Michael Poa and four other lawyers personally filed the Vice President’s 50-page answer at the Senate at 4:30 p.m., hours before the 7 p.m. deadline set by the impeachment court

The Philippine authorities started a nationwide manhunt on Thursday for Senator Ronald dela Rosa, a week after he evaded an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court in a dizzying sequence of events

A breath of fresh air is how Senator Panfilo Lacson on Tuesday described the Senate convening as an impeachment court for the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, as he urged the public to be vigilant, especially when the trial proper begins

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano was installed on Monday, 11 May, as the new Senate President following a surprise leadership coup backed by 13 senators aligned with detained former president Rodrigo Duterte

Lawyer Manases Carpio filed the complaint against priest Joel Saballa, the alleged bagman of Duterte Ramil Madriaga and several others

Under the Constitution, at least one-third of all House members, in this case 106 votes, will be needed to impeach the vice president and transmit the Articles of Impeachment to the Senate for trial

Lacson vows to oppose efforts to block Senate impeachment court for Sara's trial

Senator Panfilo Lacson on Wednesday did not rule out the possibility that the Senate may not convene as an impeachment court if the majority is outnumbered by the opposition senators who are likely to block a trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

Senator Panfilo Lacson on Wednesday did not rule out the possibility that the Senate may not convene as an impeachment court if the majority is outnumbered by the opposition senators who are likely to block a trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

THE House Committee on Justice will transmit to the plenary today, May 4, its report finding probable cause to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte

Sotto on Thursday called for a senators’ caucus to discuss preparations amid the possibility that the articles of impeachment may soon be transmitted to the Senate

Duterte to run for presidency in 2028, denies allegations

Philippine banks mandated to report suspicious transactions above Php500,000

The cost of kerosene is also expected to drop by at least P15.71 per liter

Mans Carpio, the husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, has officially filed a complaint before the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office this Monday over the alleged illegal disclosure of records from the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) during the impeachment proceedings of Duterte

Bienvenido “Benny” Abante was vocal about his dismay regarding the lack of interest on the part of Vice President Sara Duterte to attend her impeachment proceedings at the House of Representatives

The Cebu Alliance for Duterte 2028 (CAD28), through its secretary general Jun Abines, on Tuesday criticized lawmakers for allowing detained witness Ramil Madriaga to testify, calling the hearings a “moro-moro” (staged) and questioning the credibility of the proceedings

Ramil Madriaga is considered a key witness in impeachment proceedings against the vice president

Both subpoenas were ordered to be promulgated based on the petitions of Justice panel members following their second hearing into the determination of probable cause relative to the two impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte

Michael Poa confirmed this to the INQUIRER in a Viber message—just a day before the scheduled hearing

The invitation was sent by the House Committee on Justice for the session scheduled on 25 March, where lawmakers are set to hear arguments and evidence from both complainants and the defense in the impeachment proceedings

Gerville Luistro made the declaration, acting on the motions of Senior Deputy Majority Leader Lorenz Defensor and Deputy Speaker Janette Garin, which drew no objection from the other panel members