Sara Duterte

Vice President Sara Duterte is currently facing an impeachment trial in the Senate after the House of Representatives impeached her on May 11, 2026, for betrayal of public trust, culpable violation of the Constitution, graft, and other high crimes. Specific allegations include: Misuse of public funds: The Commission on Audit (COA) issued notices of disallowance for over P448 million in confidential funds. A plunder, malversation, and graft complaint filed in January 2026 alleges misuse of P650 million in OVP/DepEd funds, P2.7 billion in Davao City funds, and P8 billion in overpriced laptops. Unexplained wealth: The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) reported P6.7 billion in suspicious and covered bank transactions linked to Duterte and her spouse from 2006 to 2025. Lawmakers allege these are not reflected in her Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN). Other controversies: She faces accusations of bribery, specifically receiving money from an alleged drug lord, and has been accused of threatening the lives of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the First Lady, and the former House speaker. Duterte denies these allegations, characterizing them as politically motivated. A prior 2025 impeachment attempt was nullified by the Supreme Court on procedural grounds.