The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte entered its 34th day on October 6, 2026, in Manila, Philippines. The prosecution called Land Bank of the Philippines R. Magsaysay Branch Manager Raquel dela Cerna as a witness. She testified regarding the year-end balances of Duterte’s husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, in an account ending in 2730, covering the years 2022 to 2025.
A second witness from the Land Bank is expected to testify, though details of the second testimony were not immediately disclosed. The trial has been ongoing for over a month, with the prosecution presenting evidence related to alleged financial misconduct. The defense has not yet responded to the new testimony, and no verdict has been reached.
The impeachment process against Duterte began in late September 2026, following allegations of corruption and misuse of public funds. The case centers on claims that she and her husband improperly managed financial assets linked to government contracts. The trial is being held in the House of Representatives, where the impeachment process is conducted.
This is the second major impeachment proceeding against a sitting vice president in Philippine history. The previous case, against then-Vice President Salvador H. Lopez in 1987, ended in his acquittal. The current trial has drawn significant public attention, with political analysts closely watching the outcome. The final decision will be made by the House of Representatives, which has the authority to convict or acquit the accused.
