Coverage dated October 13, 2026

Prosecutors drop most impeachment charges against Philippine VP Duterte

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The unexpected move by prosecutors on the trial’s 39th day came after they presented weeks of evidence supporting the now-dismissed charges.

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Independent Journal Review
Duterte Prosecution Seeks to Drop Three Impeachment Articles (opens Independent Journal Review)
Published Oct 13, 2026
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House prosecutors in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial moved to withdraw three of four articles and focus on allegations of unexplained wealth, saying narrowing the case would streamline proceedings.
Bloomberg
Prosecutors in Philippine VP Duterte Trial to Drop More Charges (opens Bloomberg)
Published Oct 13, 2026
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Prosecutors sought to drop three of four key charges against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, aiming to leave allegations of unexplained wealth as the sole ground for her ouster and disqualification from holding public office.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Prosecutors drop 3 impeachment charges against Philippine VP Duterte to speed up trial (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Oct 13, 2026
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Philippine prosecutors have dropped three of four impeachment charges against Vice President Sara Duterte to speed up her ongoing trial
Courthouse News Service
Prosecutors drop most impeachment charges against Philippine VP Duterte (opens Courthouse News Service)
Published Oct 13, 2026
Courthouse News Service's feed description
The unexpected move by prosecutors on the trial’s 39th day came after they presented weeks of evidence supporting the now-dismissed charges.