LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Oct. 1, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Prosecution counsel and spokesperson Benjamin “Jay” Tolosa Jr

AMLA’s confidentiality provision became a point of contention in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Thursday.

Ex-Sen. Antonio Trillanes will reveal on Friday, October 2, the contents of his testimony he would have delivered in the impeachment trial.

Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial ended early on Thursday due to concerns raised by her defense team, including the confidentiality of documents.

“We have to balance speed with fairness.”

Senator-judge Alan Peter Cayetano says the court “shouldn’t keep postponing,” but urges the court to give the defense time to review the AMLC records. #VPonTrial

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Senator-judge Vicente Sotto III expresses his “strong reservations” about delaying the trial as the defense asks for more time to review the AMLC records.

Presiding Officer Francis Escudero eventually grants the defense’s request, ending Thursday’s proceedings early and cancelling Friday’s session. The trial resumes Monday. #VPonTrial

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Senator-judge Risa Hontiveros says the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has no absolute confidentiality rule that binds an impeachment court, as the defense raises the confidentiality of AMLC records submitted by the prosecution. #VPonTrial

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‘IT MAY BE MORE EXCITING’

The House prosecution team said it is also looking forward to what former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV will present at his press conference on Friday, October 2, in connection with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. #VPonTrial

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‘WE ARE STILL BELIEVING THAT THE SENATE IS A SAFE SPACE FOR WOMEN LIKE US’Atty. Lorna Kapunan and Rep. Terry Ridon said that while they respect the opinions of senator-judges, they dispute that a prosecutor is acting cute in the impeachment proceedings, following Senator-judge… pic.twitter.com/xXvCjITqwo

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Defense team showed the land purchases of Duterte’s spouse, Atty. Manases Carpio, match those declared in the vice president’s SALN.

No impeachment trial will happen tomorrow, Friday. Vice President Sara Duterte’s trial will instead resume on Monday, Oct. 5.This, as the impeachment court granted the defense team’s request for more time to prepare to intelligently ask questions and comment on the offer of… pic.twitter.com/hmEo1y4nCr

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“We have to balance the speed with fairness.”Senator-judge Alan Peter Cayetano says the impeachment court should avoid repeatedly postponing proceedings but also give the defense enough time to review the AMLC records.“In a democracy, the result is important, but the process… pic.twitter.com/WWoxNyOakV

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House prosecutor Rep. Chel Diokno says the defense had access to the subpoenaed AMLC records since September 2, giving them enough time to review the documents before the AMLC witness takes the stand.Diokno also cites the impeachment court’s July 26 ruling, which found that… pic.twitter.com/h2OGpfiBRi

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Lead defense counsel Sheila Sison asks for more time to review roughly 23–24 boxes of subpoenaed AMLC records. She says the review is needed to prepare for cross-examination, raise objections during direct examination, and properly respond to the prosecution’s evidence.Sison… pic.twitter.com/N6RKQMXU1q

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DOJ is assessing the sworn statement of ex-cop Rodulfo Gracioso Jr., applying the legal principle of the “totality of circumstances

Ex-Senator Antonio Trillanes said he asked lead prosecutor Gerville Luistro to remove his name from the list of witnesses in VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial.

‘I REQUESTED TO FORMALLY WITHDRAW MY NAME’READ: Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV said he requested to be dropped from the prosecution’s witness list to relieve them from pressure.He added that he will hold a press conference on Friday, October 2, to present the evidence he… pic.twitter.com/0WOz4VOtU9

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. respects the SC decision to dismiss three petitions seeking to invalidate the Senate impeachment court’s Sept. 23 decision.

Defense counsel Lindon Bacquel presents the tax declaration of Manases Carpio’s property in Matanos, Island Garden City of Samal.He asks acting Register of Deeds Marko Pineda to confirm if the property’s P346,000 assessed value matches the figure in VP Sara Duterte’s SALN.… pic.twitter.com/K76toG7feb

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NOT SIGNED BY VP SARASenator-judge Joel Villanueva questioned the relevance of a property registered to Atty. Manases “Mans” Carpio under Article II, noting that the court is examining Vice President Sara Duterte’s own assets and financial conduct.Davao Register of Deeds… pic.twitter.com/SyntvomP2T

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‘MATINA CROSSING IS ALSO KNOWN AS BRGY. 74-A’Atty. Lindon Bacquel presents a tax declaration for the alleged undeclared property of Vice President Sara Duterte registered under her husband, Atty. Manases “Mans” Carpio, in Matina, which the defense said is also officially known… pic.twitter.com/P2xmIG67DD

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Davao City Register of Deeds lawyer Kathy Baldonado says P6 million property owned by lawyer Manases Carpio not in Sara Duterte 2025 SALN.

Two property registrars testified on Thursday that two parcels of land in the Davao Region purchased by VP Duterte’s spouse

Presiding Officer Francis Escudero says he did not see Manasses Carpio’s ₱6-million property in Matina, Davao Citylisted in Vice President Sara Duterte’s 2025 SALN.

Defense counsel Lindon Bacquel says the property was declared in the SALN as Barangay 74-A. #VPonTrial

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Defense counsel Lindon Bacquel presents tax declaration of Manases Carpio’s Matina property. He notes that P82,000-assessed value listed in the document also appeared in the Vice President Sara Duterte’s SALN. #VPonTrial | @AprBenjaminINQ

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The Senate impeachment court granted the House prosecution panel’s request to subpoena reps of banks and insurance companies and BIR.

LAND RECORDS UNDER SCRUTINY

LOOK: Davao City Register of Deeds Atty. Kathy Florence Baldonado and Samal Acting Register of Deeds Atty. Marco Pineda as witnesses on Day 32 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s Senate impeachment trial in Pasay City on Thursday, Oct. 1. Both officials were summoned to present land registration documents linked to Duterte’s family. #VPonTrial | : Niño Jesus Orbeta, Philippine Daily Inquirer [1/2]

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Senator-judge Raffy Tulfo criticizes the prosecution for supposedly presenting witnesses that are not necessary to Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial.

“Kasi kung minsan ‘yong prosecution, sorry ah, pumapalpak-palpak kayo. There are times na naglalagay kayo ng mga witnesses na hindi naman kailangan talaga. Nagsasayang lang tayo ng oras,” Tulfo says. #VPonTrial

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Witnesses Davao Register of Deeds Atty. Kathy Florence Baldonado and acting Register of Deeds of Samal City Atty. Marco Pineda testified that the P6-million property in Matina, Davao, and the P3.453-million property in Matanos, Island Garden City of Samal, registered under Atty. Manases “Mans” Carpio, do not match any items in Vice President Sara Duterte’s 2019 and 2025 SALNs. #VPonTrial

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Senator-judge Raffy Tulfo has scolded the prosecution for instances where they failed to pique the curiosity of senator-judges

Lead public prosecutor and Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro has announced that former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV will no longer be presented

‘NAGPAPACUTE LANG HABANG MAY KINAKAUSAP NA WITNESS NA PULIS’

Senator-judge Raffy Tulfo cautioned the prosecution over its choice and presentation of witnesses and lawyers in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial.

His remarks come a week after San Juan Rep. Ysabel Maria Zamora drew criticism over her style as a House prosecutor, with some finding her conduct to be supposedly flirtatious and playing cute. #VPonTrial

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House prosecutor Rep. Keith Flores presents the title of a 791-square-meter property in Barangay Matanos, Island Garden City of Samal, registered under Manases Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte.

The property was purchased at P3.45 million in 2018. #VPonTrial | @AprBenjaminINQ

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Bukidnon Rep. Jonathan Keith Flores serves as one of the House panel prosecutors in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial.

Kathy Baldonado of the Davao City Register of Deeds takes her oath as a prosecution witness in VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial,

“Doon po muna kayo sa holding area para hindi po kayo ma-stress dyan. Saka pwede po kayong matulog muna sandali. ‘Wag lang po diyan,” Presiding Officer Francis Escudero tells a prosecution witness in jest during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. #VPonTrial | @MAgerINQ

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Atty. Marco Pineda, acting Register of Deeds of Samal City, takes the stand as prosecution’s witness for Article II, which alleges unexplained wealth. #VPonTrial | @AprBenjaminINQ

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Atty. Kathy Baldonado, Register of Deeds of Davao City, takes the stand as prosecution’s witness for Article II, which alleges unexplained wealth. #VPonTrial | @AprBenjaminINQ

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House prosecutor Rep. Keith Flores presented the title of a 379-square-meter property in Barangay Matina, Davao City, registered under Manases Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte.

The property was sold for P6 million in July 2024, according to the witness. The title also shows an P8-million mortgage with Philippine Savings Bank, taken out in August 2024. #VPonTrial | @AprBenjaminINQ

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‘THERE ARE TIMES NAGLALAGAY KAYO NG WITNESS NA HINDI NAMAN KAILANGAN TALAGA’

Senator-judge Raffy Tulfo suggested that former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV be presented as a witness before Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) officials, saying that if Trillanes has information to disclose, he should testify first so the AMLC can confirm his claims. #VPonTrial

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“Minsan ‘yong prosecution, pumapalpak kayo.”

Senator-judge Raffy Tulfo calls out the prosecution for presenting some witnesses who he said are not needed, saying this wastes the impeachment trial’s time.

“There are times naglalagay kayo ng mga witness dito na hindi naman kailangan talaga. Nagsasayang lang tayo ng oras dito. ‘Yong ibang senador inaantok,” he says.

Tulfo adds, “’Pag kukuha kayo ng witness, make sure na ‘yong witness na ‘yon ay may masasabing bagay na makakatulong sa imbestigayon dito sa impeachment.” #VPonTrial | @AprBenjaminINQ

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WATCH: House prosecutor Rep. Joel Chua says Land Registration Authority officials will first testify this Thursday. They will then be followed by an official from the Anti-Money Laundering Council. Former Sen. Antonio “Sonny” Trillanes IV is expected to testify Friday. #VPonTrial | @bellepechayINQ

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DAY 32: The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte resumes on Thursday, October 1.

A quorum has been declared, with 13 senator-judges present. #VPonTrial | @AprBenjaminINQ

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LOOK: Protesters calling for the conviction of Vice President Sara Duterte have once again gathered along JW Diokno Boulevard ahead of the 32nd day of her impeachment trial. #VPonTrial | @zacariansINQ
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The impeachment trial of Sara Duterte shifts to a full-day schedule Thursday as the Senate impeachment court moves to speed up proceedings.

The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will become a whole day event starting Thursday as the Senate impeachment court expedites the proceedings and gives itself time to for legislative functions. #VPonTrial

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Starting Thursday, the impeachment trial will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Monday to Friday until October 15

The Supreme Court dismissed three petitions seeking to invalidate the Senate impeachment court’s Sept. 23 decision on voting threshold.