PBBM will not monitor Duterte impeachment trial
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has stated he will not monitor the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. The Palace maintains that the President is focused on official duties and that the Vice President should address the allegations through proper legal channels.
Why it matters
This signals a formal distancing between the President and the Vice President, highlighting significant political friction within the Philippine government.
Palace: PBBM will not monitor Duterte impeachment trial Nation Palace: PBBM will not monitor Duterte impeachment trial by Thea Divina 06 July 2026 Photos from Inday Sara Duterte, Bongbong Marcos / FB President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will not monitor the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, July 6, as he remains focused on his official duties, a Palace official said. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said the president does not need to closely follow the proceedings, noting he will be informed of developments through regular reports and news updates.
The article reports on official statements from the Palace without injecting editorial commentary or speculation.
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