LIVE UPDATES: Senate takes on Sara Duterte impeachment

LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte impeachment hearing
May 12, 2026

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LIVE UPDATES: Senate takes on Sara Duterte impeachment

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MANILA, Philippines – All eyes are now on the Senate as lawmakers prepare to tackle the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte.

The highly anticipated proceedings come a day after the House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to impeach Duterte for the second time, transmitting the Articles of Impeachment to the Senate for trial.

Lawmakers endorsed the complaint with more than the constitutionally required one-third vote, paving the way for the Senate to convene as an impeachment court.

  • Senators are expected to deliberate on procedural matters, including the formal convening of the impeachment court and the oath-taking of senator-judges.
  • The development marks a crucial stage in the impeachment process, with the Senate set to determine whether Duterte is guilty of the allegations hurled against her, that include misuse of confidential funds, unexplained wealth, bribery, and threats against top government officials.

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May 12 , 2026 06:15 PM

WATCH: Sen. Robin Padilla did not accept Sen. Kiko Pangilinan’s offer of a handshake while the Senate session was suspended on Monday, May 12. This came after Padilla complained that Pangilinan had allegedly shouted at him. | 📹: @ATacsonINQ Watch the live stream here:… pic.twitter.com/aUnggjxu3i

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May 12 , 2026 05:36 PM

WATCH: Administration supporters gather around the Senate gate calling for the arrest of Sen. Bato Dela Rosa and the impeachment of Vice President Duterte.On the other side of the police barricade, Duterte supporters mock administration supporters. | @keithcINQ Watch the live… pic.twitter.com/54I4eXB8m6

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May 12 , 2026 05:11 PM

‘IF I HAD KNOWN HE WAS COMING I WOULD HAVE HAD A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE’Sen. Vicente Sotto III clarified that he had no role in letting NBI operatives into the Senate to serve the ICC’s warrant of arrest against Sen. Bato dela Rosa, stating that he told them to coordinate with… pic.twitter.com/Ihc3Lb8kOn

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May 12 , 2026 05:10 PM

‘WALA PA PONG KRIMINAL DITO’Sen. Robin Padilla insisted that there are no criminals in the Senate and that people should stop asking why Sen. Bato dela Rosa had been hiding for the past six months now that the International Criminal Court confirmed an arrest warrant against… pic.twitter.com/hpfqVlcB1B

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May 12 , 2026 02:53 PM

SP CAYETANO VOWS NO DELAYS IN IMPEACHMENTWATCH: Newly-elected Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano vowed on Tuesday that there will be no delays to the impeachment process against Vice President Sara Duterte once the articles reach the Senate. | @keithcINQ pic.twitter.com/rHGKXhvxoi

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May 12 , 2026 02:53 PM

‘CONVENE IMPEACHMENT COURT’LOOK: Members of the Tindig Pilipinas coalition, one of the primary petitioners in the ongoing impeachment complaint, denounce the recent Senate leadership change during a press briefing in Quezon City on Tuesday, May 12.The group slammed the Senate… pic.twitter.com/CzwexRj4OI

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May 12 , 2026 – 02:40 PM

The Senate takes center stage Tuesday as senators begin tackling the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte.

May 12 , 2026 – 02:36 PM

Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano promised that he will not delay the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.

May 12 , 2026 – 02:34 PM

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will not interfere in the leadership change in the Senate and the Duterte impeachment, the Palace said.

May 12 , 2026 – 01:46 PM

Any delay or attempt to evade in the impeachment trial of VP Sara Duterte could undermine public trust, the CBCP warns the Senate.

May 12 , 2026 – 01:28 PM

Blocking the impeachment trial of VP Sara Duterte could expose senators to administrative and criminal liability, some law scholars say.

May 12 , 2026 – 12:49 PM

The CBCP called on the Senate to immediately convene as an impeachment court and proceed with the trial against Vice President Sara Duterte.

May 12 , 2026 – 10:40 AM

Law school deans and professors on Tuesday reminded the Senate it is constitutionally bound to convene as an impeachment court

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