VP to identify ‘Piattos’ if impeach trial proceedsVice President Sara Duterte addresses the media at the Office of the Vice President in Mandaluyong City on February 7, 2025, days after the House of Representatives approved her impeachment. MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte is ready to unwrap the identity of “Mary Grace Piattos” if the Senate decides to proceed with an impeachment trial, according to her defense team. Poa said the members of Duterte’s defense team are still the same, including those from the Fortun Narvasa & Salazar law firm. “Actually, the defense team did not stop its work even with the SC decision. ‘About time’For House deputy minority leader and ML party-list Rep. Leila de Lima, it is about time to hold the Vice President accountable for her alleged offenses.

Source: Philippine Star February 03, 2026 16:35 UTC