LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial (October 12, 2026)
The impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte continues, with prosecutors and defense counsel clashing over evidence of unexplained wealth. Senator-judge Erwin Tulfo presented NBI video evidence of properties allegedly linked to the Duterte family.
Why it matters
This trial represents a major political crisis in the Philippines, testing the accountability of the country's second-highest official and the strength of its judicial processes.
<h2>Defense's Sison calls Cabrera's testimony 'erroneous'; Diokno counters</h2><p>House prosecutor Representative Chel Diokno and defense lead counsel Sheila Sison on Monday exchanged words after the latter described as “erroneous” the testimony of financial forensic analyst Alexander Cabrera on the supposed unexplained wealth of Vice President Sara Duterte.</p><h2>Erwin Tulfo shows NBI clips of Sara Duterte's alleged properties in impeach trial</h2><p>Senator-judge Erwin Tulfo on Monday played videos from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in the impeachment trial showing “resort-like” properties allegedly linked to Vice President Sara Duterte and her family.
On the 38th day of the trial, Tulfo presented video clips from a press conference of the NBI, showing two big properties, one of which housed two swimming pools. </p><h2>Prosecution unfazed by survey showing Sara Duterte as preferred presidential bet</h2><p>The House prosecution panel remained unfazed amid the latest Pulse Asia survey showing Vice President Sara Duterte as the most preferred presidential candidate.
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