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MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team continues its cross-examination of National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) official, lawyer Jeremy Lotoc, the prosecution’s second witness, as the Senate impeachment court resumes the trial proceedings Tuesday, July 14.
- On Monday, Lotoc testified that the bureau considered Duterte’s alleged threats “serious” and “real,” and found prima facie evidence to recommend criminal charges.
- He also testified that the utterances made by the vice president were not covered by “freedom of speech.”
- Sen. Bam Aquino questioned the defense on whether Duterte had ever denied allegedly hiring a hitman.
- The defense said it will present witnesses to support its claim regarding the alleged “Operation Romanov.”
- The impeachment court scheduled NBI Director Melvin Matibag’s testimony for July 20 to accommodate his official trip to Thailand.
- Senator-judges continued deliberations on objections raised by both the prosecution and the defense regarding documentary evidence.
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July 14 , 2026 – 02:40 PM
VP Sara Duterte maintained that the impeachment complaint involving her assassination plot vs. Pres. Marcos Jr. is not supported by evidence.
July 14 , 2026 – 02:19 PM
Vice President Sara Duterte may attend Tuesday’s impeachment trial to support her chief of staff, Zuleika Lopez, who is set to testify.
July 14 , 2026 – 02:18 PM
The Senate impeachment court resumes the trial of VP Sara Duterte on Tuesday, July 14, with the defense team conitnues to cross examine the prosecution’s second witness, lawyer Jeremy Lotoc.
July 14 , 2026 – 02:12 PM
Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon has challenged Vice President Sara Duterte’s lawyers to do better when cross-examining witnesses
July 14 , 2026 – 01:33 PM
Duterte’s lawyers on Monday denied that the vice president hired an assassin to kill Marcos, first lady Liza Araneta Marcos…
July 14 , 2026 02:28 PM
Defense counsel Mark Vinluan resumes cross-examination of prosecution witness NBI-BARMM Regional Director Jeremy Lotoc. Vinluan asks: Can you confirm for certain that these statements or any part thereof happened in real life?Lotoc says, “yes, nangyari po iyon,” explaining… pic.twitter.com/WvKVzHtAhQ
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July 14 , 2026 02:21 PM
DAY 5: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte resumes on Tuesday, July 14. Defense will continue its cross-examination of NBI-BARMM Regional Director Jeremy Lotoc. Prosecution is also expected to call its third witness: OVP chief of staff Zuleika Lopez. #VPonTrial |… pic.twitter.com/YfgzEunMz6
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July 14 , 2026 02:21 PM
‘THE COMPLAINT IS NOT SUPPORTED BY EVIDENCE’READ: Vice President Sara Duterte issues a statement saying the fourth day of her impeachment trial was “not supported by evidence.”“An impeachment proceeding should be grounded in credible evidence, not speculation, manufactured… pic.twitter.com/7AEjazuaht
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July 14 , 2026 01:51 PM
Atty. Mark Vinluan serves as counsel for the respondent in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.During the second week of the proceedings, Vinluan led the cross-examination of prosecution witness NBI Regional Director Jeremy Lotoc. #VPonTrialFollow our live… pic.twitter.com/F1mdF9Xvsb
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July 14 , 2026 01:31 PM
Atty. Carlo Joaquin T. Narvasa serves as counsel for the respondent in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.During the first week of the trial, Narvasa led the cross-examination of prosecution witness NBI Senior Agent John Mark Calilung and raised several… pic.twitter.com/LRkfE0i1mR
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July 14 , 2026 01:14 PM
‘HINDI PA SURE’Atty. Michael Poa said Vice President Sara Duterte remains uncertain whether she will attend the fifth day of her impeachment trial in the Senate on Tuesday, July 14.“Hindi pa sure kung makakapunta siya today kasi mayroon siyang mga scheduled meetings.… pic.twitter.com/0Ijyo2Dvg4
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July 14 , 2026 01:04 PM
Atty. Sheila C. Sison serves as lead counsel for the respondent in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.Since the opening of the proceedings, Sison has led the defense panel, delivered its opening statement, and argued key motions before the Senate impeachment… pic.twitter.com/xqyHTvcwJD
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July 14 , 2026 12:48 PM
‘WE’RE READY FOR IT’Atty. Benjamin Tolosa Jr. responds to questions on whether calling Atty. Zuleika Lopez to the witness stand could backfire on the prosecution during Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial.“Kung anuman ang risk, we’ve anticipated that,” he said.… pic.twitter.com/Z2dM7I0SRM
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July 14 , 2026 12:43 PM
Atty. Amando Virgil D. Ligutan serves as counsel for the House prosecutors in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Ligutan conducted the direct examination of witnesses for Article IV (grave threats), including NBI Senior Agent John Mark Calilung and NBI-BARMM… pic.twitter.com/RhuVPBal2h
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July 14 , 2026 11:58 AM
‘IYAN NA BA ‘YUNG BEST NIYO? GALINGAN NIYO PA’Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon said the inconsistencies pointed out in the NBI files did not diminish the alleged grave threats made by Vice President Sara Duterte.“Hindi nagbabago yung fact na mayroong nagbanta, mayroong… pic.twitter.com/MRbTc1HXCR
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July 14 , 2026 – 11:01 AM
Vice President Sara Duterte’s aide, Zuleika Lopez is scheduled to testify on the fifth day of Duterte’s impeachment trial on Tuesday.
July 14 , 2026 – 05:55 AM
A witness told the Senate impeachment court that NBI investigators concluded Duterte’s statements met the elements of criminal offenses.
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