Majority ng adult Filipinos pabor sa impeachment trial ni VP Sara Duterte – OCTA Research

MANILA — Malinaw ang sentimyento ng publiko: pabor ang 69% ng mga adult Filipinos na humarap si Vice President Sara Duterte sa impeachment trial para tugunan ang mga alegasyon laban sa kanya, ayon sa pinakabagong Tugon ng Masa Survey ng OCTA Research Group. Batay sa tanong ng survey, “Sa tingin ba ninyo ay dapat harapin ni Bise Presidente Sara Duterte ang paglilitis sa Senado o impeachment court upang sagutin ang mga paratang laban sa kanya o hindi?” 69% ng respondents ang nagsabing dapat sumailalim sa trial si Duterte. 28% naman ang nagpahayag na hindi sila sang-ayon at 3% ang sumagot na wala silang kaalaman sa isyu. Dagdag pa ng OCTA, 87% ng respondents ang nagsabing alam nila ang impeachment case laban kay VP Duterte. Pinakamataas ang antas ng awareness sa Mindanao (91%), na sinundan ng Visayas (88%). Isinagawa ang survey mula Marso 19–25, 2026 sa pamamagitan ng face-to-face interview sa 1,200 adult respondents mula sa iba’t ibang panig ng bansa. 📷 Inday Sara Duterte FB

RAGE Coalition, inilunsad sa panguguna ni Baste Duterte

Pormal nang inilunsad ang Reform Alliance for Good Governance and Accountability o RAGE Coalition nitong Linggo, Abril 12, bilang bagong puwersang pampulitika na naglalayong pag-isahin ang iba’t ibang partido. Pinangunahan ni Davao Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte ang paglulunsad ng koalisyon, na binubuo ng Partido Demokratiko Pilipino, Partido Reporma, at Reform PH. Sa nasabing pagtitipon, sabay-sabay na inawit ng mga dumalo ang kantang “Pilipinas Duterte Pa Rin,” na sumasalamin sa patuloy na suporta ng grupo sa pamumuno ng pamilya Duterte. Ayon sa RAGE Coalition, layunin nilang isulong ang mabuting pamamahala at pananagutan sa gobyerno sa pamamagitan ng pagkakaisa ng iba’t ibang sektor at political parties. Magsisilbi ring plataporma ang koalisyon para sa kanilang partisipasyon sa mga usaping pampulitika. 📷 Engr. Berto FB

Eala’s Linz Open run ends after tough clash with Ostapenko

Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala bowed out of the 2026 Upper Austria Ladies Linz following a hard-fought Round of 16 battle against Jelena Ostapenko. Eala fell in straight sets, 4-6, 5-7, as Ostapenko mounted a strong comeback to secure the win and advance to the quarterfinals. Despite the loss, the match showcased Eala’s competitiveness against top-tier opponents. The Latvian star, a former Grand Slam champion, had to rally from a deficit in the second set to seal the victory, highlighting the intensity of their encounter. The result also marked a shift in their head-to-head history, as Ostapenko finally notched a win over the rising Filipina after previous defeats in earlier meetings. Eala’s campaign in Linz still proved promising, with the young star earning valuable ranking points and continuing to build momentum on the WTA Tour. While her Linz Open journey comes to an end, all eyes remain on Eala as she gears up for her next tournaments, carrying with her another strong showing on the international stage. 📷 Alex Eala FB

House solons blast VP Duterte’s SC petition as bid to evade accountability

MANILA -- Lawmakers sharply criticized Vice President Sara Duterte after she elevated her impeachment fight to the Supreme Court, with several House members calling the move a “desperate attempt” to derail proceedings and avoid accountability. Among the most vocal critics was Mamamayang Liberal Rep. Leila de Lima, who questioned Duterte’s decision to seek relief from the high court. “Akala siguro nila yung SC ay ‘Sara’s Court’ na pwede nila laging takbuhan para pagtakpan ang kaduwagan at pagtakas sa pananagutan,” De Lima said in a post. Akbayan Rep. Percival Cendaña echoed the criticism, accusing Duterte of attempting to stall the process out of fear that evidence would surface. “This petition reeks of desperation. At alam natin kapag desperado, talagang gagawin ang lahat para ma-delay, ma-derail ‘yung process. And we hope that the Supreme Court will see that we are fully compliant with not just the constitution, but even with their own ruling,” said Cendaña. “Alam natin na talagang desperado na sila, natatakot na lumabas ang ebidensya, natatakot na lumabas ang katotohanan. Kasi alam ni VP Sara, paglabas ng ebidensya, wala na siyang takas,” he added. Adding to the criticism, ACT Teachers Party-list and Makabayan Bloc member Antonio Tinio dismissed the petition outright. “Kabalbalan ang petisyon ng kampo ni VP Sara,” Tinio said, describing the move as a clear tactic to evade accountability, particularly in relation to confidential funds and unexplained wealth of VP Duterte. Meanwhile, Rep. Terry Ridon of Bicol Saro went further, urging the dismissal of Duterte’s petition outright. He alleged that her legal team included “fraudulent claims,” particularly in arguing that prosecutors are barred from strengthening a case with additional evidence—an assertion he rejected. “No TRO vs Duterte impeachment proceedings. See you on April 14,” Ridon said on X. Despite the petition from Duterte’s group, the Supreme Court declined to issue a temporary restraining order (TRO), allowing the impeachment process to proceed. For House leadership, the decision affirmed institutional balance. Speaker Faustino Dy III welcomed the move, saying it reflects “proper balance” among branches of government. “In the absence of any legal restraint, the House of Representatives will continue to discharge its constitutional mandate,” Dy said, adding that proceedings would move forward in a “fair, orderly, and evidence-based process.” Duterte filed a petition for certiorari and prohibition dated April 1, asking the Supreme Court to issue both a TRO and a final injunction to nullify the impeachment complaints and halt the proceedings of the House Committee on Justice. Her legal team argued that the impeachment process is constitutionally flawed, citing what they described as “fatal defects” in how the complaints were referred and handled. Among the key points raised were alleged overreach by House leadership, possible violation of the one-year bar rule on impeachment, and claims that committee hearings resemble a “trial in disguise,” a role reserved for the Senate. Defense spokesperson Michael Poa maintained that the move was grounded in constitutional principles. “This is about ensuring that the process itself complies with the Constitution. The House has the power to initiate impeachment, but that power is not without limits,” he said. Nevertheless, the solons reiterated that the impeachment process is part of constitutional accountability mechanisms, guided by evidence and the rule of law, even as political tensions continue to mount. 📷 Inday Sara Duterte FB