MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte's defense team filed her pre-trial brief on Monday afternoon.
This was confirmed by the defense team in a statement.
The House of Representatives' prosecution panel has also filed its pre-trial brief.
The House, voting 257-25 with nine abstentions, impeached Duterte on May 11, 2026 over alleged misuse of confidential funds, unexplained wealth allegedly amassed, alleged bribery, and the kill remark against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. It then sent the impeachment articles to the Senate for trial.
Duterte denied the allegations in the two impeachment complaints heard by the House Committee on Justice. This committee on Apr. 29, 2026 found probable cause to impeach her so it sent the impeachment articles to the House plenary for action.
