First Two Sara Duterte Impeachment Complaints
Vice President Sara Duterte is currently facing three impeachment complaints. The first, endorsed by Akbayan Party-list Rep. Percival Cendaña, accuses her of misusing confidential funds and failing to provide proper documentation. The second, backed by lawmakers from the Makabayan bloc, expands on these allegations, citing plunder, malversation, and bribery while emphasizing her failure to justify the rapid expenditure of public funds.
Third Sara Duterte Impeachment Complaint: Legal and Moral Accountability
The third of the Sara Duterte impeachment complaints was filed by Catholic priests, religious groups, and lawyers. Lawyer Amando Virgil Ligutan highlighted Duterte’s alleged negligence in providing evidence of legitimate expenditures. The complainants argue this issue transcends legal concerns, becoming a moral obligation for Congress to address. The case awaits review by the House Secretary General before reaching the Committee on Justice in January 2025.
Rodrigo Duterte Offers Legal Assistance
After Vice President Duterte declined financial support, her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, offered to serve as one of her lawyers. He is preparing his documents with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) and plans to collaborate on her legal defense team as they await formal impeachment articles from the House of Representatives.
Legal Strategy and Confidence Amid Challenges
Vice President Duterte revealed they have compiled an inventory of cases based on data from government agencies, the House of Representatives, and law enforcement bodies. Each case is assigned a dedicated lawyer. Despite her confidence in their legal standing, she expressed concerns about the erosion of the rule of law while reaffirming their commitment to addressing every case transparently.
Duterte Patriarch Endorses Sara Duterte for 2028 Presidency
At their annual “Pahalipay sa Pasko” gift-giving event in Davao City, former President Rodrigo Duterte endorsed his daughter for the 2028 presidential elections. Thousands of residents attended, receiving food packs, cash, and gifts. While acknowledging her father’s support, Sara Duterte stated that it’s too early to confirm her candidacy, preferring to wait until the 2028 race officially takes shape.
