With VP ‘non-answer,’ impeachment proper set March 25Religious and civil groups file plunder, malversation and other charges against Vice President Sara Duterte along with 15 officials of the Office of the Vice President, at the Office of the Ombudsman in Quezon City in December 2025. MANILA, Philippines — Following Vice President Sara Duterte’s “non-answer” to the impeachment complaints against her and the complainants’ waiver of their right to reply, the House committee on justice is looking to begin the hearing proper on March 25. Luistro said the impeachment complaints are now considered submitted for determination of sufficient grounds. Meanwhile, she noted that in the complaint against the Vice President, personal participation was clearly established. The justice panel chair denied Poa’s allegation of double standards: “I don’t think so.”— Jose Rodel Clapano, Bella Cariaso

Source: Philippine Star March 17, 2026 19:00 UTC