MindaNews / 5 August 2026 — The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the consolidated petitions questioning the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte at the House of Representatives. The Supreme Court building. The Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, began the trial last month, with the prosecution already done with the presentation of witnesses for Article IV (grave threats). From August 3 to 5, the impeachment court had heard testimonies from prosecution witnesses on Article I alleging misuse of confidential funds by the Office of the Vice President and Department of Education during Duterte’s time as secretary. (MindaNews)