LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

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Bookmark this page for Rappler's comprehensive coverage of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial at the Senate

The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte — the first Philippine public official to be impeached twice by the House of Representatives — began at 2 pm on Monday, July 6.

There are four articles of impeachment against Duterte involving alleged misuse of confidential funds, unexplained wealth, bribery of Department of Education officials, and grave threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his family.

Only 21 out of 24 senator-judges are physically present. Senator Bato dela Rosa remains in hiding as he faces an International Criminal Court arrest warrant over Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war, Senator Jinggoy Estrada has been detained and suspended in connection with a plunder case, and Senator Rodante Marcoleta surrendered to authorities as he also faces a plunder case.

On this page, we bring you the latest updates, analyses, videos, and photos as the trial of the Vice President unfolds.

The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is set to resume on Monday, November 9.

Get the latest headlines, analyses, and commentary from Rappler’s continuing coverage, hosted by Rappler columnist John Nery and joined by Rappler managing editor Miriam Grace Go and lawyer and law professor Lulu Reyes.

Private prosecutor Lorna Kapunan holds a media briefing on Friday, November 6, 2026.

Ace Barbers, adviser and spokesperson for the House prosecution team in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, holds a press conference on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

Rappler obtained a copy of the prosecution’s formal offer of evidence. Here are key documents that are part of the submission.

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