House Advances Impeachment Probe of VP Sara Duterte

The House of Representatives in Manila is advancing impeachment proceedings against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, with committee hearings probing allegations of misuse of confidential funds and unexplained wealth as of April 22, 2026. Duterte, who has boycotted the sessions, faces accusations of betrayal of public trust stemming from her handling of office budgets and alleged plots to destabilize the government, including threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his family.

The justice committee, chaired by Batangas Representative Gerville Luistro, convened for its third day on April 22 to examine Duterte's financial records. Lawmakers reviewed her Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth submitted by the Ombudsman, income tax returns, and Securities and Exchange Commission documents related to her business interests. The panel also summoned former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV to discuss claims of hidden bank accounts linked to Duterte and her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, as well as the Anti-Money Laundering Council for records involving Duterte and her husband, Manases Carpio.

Earlier sessions focused on the alleged misuse of...