House Panel Assigns Prosecutors to Four Articles in Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial
The House prosecution panel in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte held its first joint press conference on May 19, 2026, and announced which lawmakers will lead each of the four articles of impeachment.
theconversation.comThe House prosecution panel in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte held its first joint press conference on May 19, 2026, and announced which lawmakers will lead each of the four articles of impeachment. Representatives Jinky Luistro, Terry Ridon, Joel Chua, and Lorenz Defensor were named to lead sub-teams responsible for specific articles.
I covers alleged misuse of confidential funds and is led by Batangas 2nd District Representative Jinky Luistro. Members include Manila 3rd District Representative Joel Chua, Iloilo 3rd District Representative Lorenz Defensor, 1-Rider Representative Rodge Gutierrez, Cagayan de Oro 1st District Representative Lordan Suan, Bukidnon 2nd District Representative Keith Flores, Akbayan Representative Chel Diokno, Bicol Saro Representative Terry Ridon, and Mamamayang Liberal Representative Leila de Lima.
Article II addresses alleged unexplained wealth and is led by Bicol Saro Representative Terry Ridon. Article III concerns alleged monetary gifts to education officials and is led by Manila 3rd District Representative Joel Chua. Members include Rodge Gutierrez, Kaka Bag-ao, and San Juan Representative Bel Zamora.
, First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos, and former speaker Martin Romualdez, and is led by Iloilo 3rd District Representative Lorenz Defensor. Members include Leila de Lima, Bel Zamora, and Jinky Luistro.
Transparency
Reported by a single outlet. This score reflects source tier and factual specificity — corroboration is limited with one source.
Story details
Related Stories
The IndependentAppeals Court Allows White House to Resume Construction of Secure Ballroom and Counter-Drone Facility
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ruled that President Trump lacks authority to build the 90,000-square-foot ballroom. An appeals court later allowed above-ground work to continue.
pakistantoday.com.pkBritish Man Extradited on AgustaWestland Bribery Charges Appeals Additional Forgery Count in Indian Supreme Court
Christian Michel, held since 2018 on bribery charges tied to a 2010 helicopter contract, will have his case heard by India’s Supreme Court in July 2026. His son says India is applying different standards to Michel than to diamond merchant Nirav Modi.
montrealgazette.comUS designates 1.53 million acres as critical habitat for rusty patched bumble bee
The Interior Department finalized a rule designating 1,534,951 acres of occupied critical habitat for the rusty patched bumble bee across 33 counties in six states. The designation takes effect July 1 and triggers Endangered Species Act protections that restrict federal actions a…