Impeachment Hearing Begins for VP Sara Despite Absence of Accused Official in Manila, March 25
The House Committee on Justice commenced its formal hearing into President-elect's vice president today despite the absence of Vice-President Sara Duterte. Officials proceeded with proceedings after determining that two complaints were sufficient grounds to move forward from investigation stages.
Key Points
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1The Philippine Senate's Impeachment Hearing against Vice President Sara Duterte is scheduled for March 25.
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2Two impeachment complaints have been found sufficient in grounds by a committee of justice chairperson Gerville Luistro to proceed with the hearing despite her absence.
Developments
Perspectives
House Members brought 'Piattos' placed in a 'Mary Grace' paper bag at Sara Duterte's impeachment hearing.
— [Mar 25, 02:55] House Members Bring 'Piattos' Placed in 'Mary Grace' Paper Bag at Sara Duterte Impeachment Hearing (Philnews.ph)The committee on justice is set to proceed with its formal hearing where evidence and witnesses are expected to be presented.
— [Mar 25, 00:04] LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte impeachment hearing | March 25, 2026 (Inquirer)The House of Representatives enters the stage of the proper hearings on complaints against Vice President Sarita Duterte with an agenda including discussion ground rules and action pending motion.
— [Mar 24, 23:00] House enters hearing stage of VP Sara Duterte impeachment case (Rappler)Committee chairperson Gerville Luistro clarified that the impeachment hearings will push through despite Vice President Sarita's absence due to finding two complaints sufficient in grounds.
— [Mar 24, 16:50] House Justice Panel To Push Through Impeachment Hearing Despite Sara Duterte Absence (Philnews.ph)The committee on justice is set start the hearing proper and will convene at ten am to lay down ground rules resolve motions.
— [Mar 24,16:50] House Justice Panel To Push Through Impeachment Hearing Despite Sara Duterte Absence (Philnews.ph)The House Committee on Justice held an impeachment hearing against Vice President Sara Duterte despite her absence, with members bringing "Piattos" in a bag labeled as if she were present. The panel proceeded to assign dates for the hearings based on two previously approved complaints alleging corruption involving over PHP 500 million of confidential funds and bribery charges among other grounds raised by complainants invited from outside Congress.
The House of Representatives' committee will hold a formal Wednesday (March 25) impeachment hearing against Vice President Sara Duterte despite her refusal to attend. Committee Chair Gerville Luistro confirmed the panel is proceeding with evidence and witness presentations in accordance with its constitutional mandate, ignoring objections raised by Duterte's camp regarding legality or constitutionality.