Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Impeachment Proceedings Against VP Duterte Resume March 3

3/5/2026

41 6 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

The House justice committee resumes deliberations on March 3 in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.
Two complaints endorsed by Representative Leila de Lima and Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega have passed initial tests.
Allegations include misuse of over P500 million in confidential funds, bribery of education officials, and threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Duterte has ten days to respond.

History

Historical Context

In 2000, President Joseph Estrada faced impeachment after allegations of corruption, including receiving PHP400 million from illegal gambling. The House of Representatives filed the impeachment complaint on November 13, leading to a televised trial that began on December 7. The trial ended abruptly on January 16, 2001, when prosecutors walked out, triggering the Second EDSA Revolution and Estrada's ousting on January 20, 2001.

1 of 2

Story summary

The House justice committee resumes deliberations on March 3 in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.
Two complaints endorsed by Representative Leila de Lima and Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega have passed initial tests.
Allegations include misuse of over P500 million in confidential funds, bribery of education officials, and threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Duterte has ten days to respond.

1 / 2