Working DraftImpeachment Trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

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Documents referenced in the impeachment trial, with concise descriptions and every session date where each record appeared in the proceedings.

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Rules of Court — Rule 26, Request for Admission Rules of Court provision cited for requests for admission and the response period. September 8, 2026 Read Rule 26
Articles of Impeachment — Articles I and II Articles of Impeachment concerning confidential funds and unexplained wealth. September 8, 2026 Read Article I: Article I — confidential funds Read Article II: Article II — unexplained or ill-gotten wealth
1987 Constitution — Article III, Section 17 and Article XI, Section 3(6) Constitutional provisions cited on protection against compelled testimony and the two-thirds requirement for impeachment conviction. September 8, 2026 Read the Constitution
PSA verification of 677 DepEd names - December 8, 2024 The name-by-name certification searched birth, marriage and death records for the DepEd list. Grande identified the report and testified that 398 names had none of the three records. September 7, 2026 Open source

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PSA verification of 1,992 OVP names - December 11, 2024 This certification lists the OVP names and the search result for each civil-registry document type. Grande testified that 1,287 submitted names had no birth, marriage or death record. September 7, 2026 Open source

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PSA re-verification and certified records - June 26, 2026 Grande identified the June 26 reply, verification lists and certified records generated from single-match searches. These records supported the examination of marriage-certificate signatures and names matching minors. September 7, 2026 Not available in the Senate document archive.
PSA re-verification and certified records - June 19, 2026 Grande identified the June 19 reply and certified records produced after re-verifying single-match names. Her testimony included 37 death-record matches from the OVP and DepEd lists. September 7, 2026 Not available in the Senate document archive.
PSA certification concerning Mary Grace Piattos - November 25, 2024 The certification records negative birth, marriage and death searches for Mary Grace Piattos and explains that additional identifying information could support a further search. This exact certificate image is reproduced in the archived complaint. September 7, 2026 Open source

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Impeachment Court Pre-Trial Order - June 29, 2026 The pretrial framework was central to the parties' dispute over whether the alias position should have been disclosed earlier. The prosecution invoked pretrial disclosure, while the defense maintained that its evidence presentation had not yet begun. September 7, 2026 Open verified PDF

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Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) Section 13(f) was cited during the discussion of releasing PSA records for legal proceedings. September 7, 2026 Open source
Articles of Impeachment - the PSA paragraph read in court Divinagracia read paragraph (d), which cites the DepEd and OVP no-record figures and names examples from the PSA results. September 7, 2026 Open source
COA Credit Notice No. 2024-162 dated August 8, 2024 COA credit notice covering DepEd's confidential-fund liquidation for the first two quarters of 2023. September 2, 2026 Open verified PDF

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COA Audit Observation Memorandum No. 2024-171 dated August 8, 2024 COA audit observation memorandum issued to DepEd on August 8, 2024. September 2, 2026 Open verified PDF

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Maj. Gen. Adonis R. Bajao correspondence to Usec. Nolasco A. Mempin Philippine Army correspondence accompanied by a recapitulation of 2023 Youth Leadership Summits. September 1, 2026 Open verified PDF

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Maj. Gen. Adonis R. Bajao certification dated December 12, 2023 Philippine Army certification concerning Youth Leadership Summit activities. September 1, 2026 Not available in the Senate document archive.
Lt. Col. Magtangol G. Panopio certification dated December 5, 2023 Philippine Army certification that Youth Leadership Summit activities occurred within the signatory's unit area. September 1, 2026 · September 2, 2026 Open verified PDF

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Lt. Col. Jaicris Jan P. Mendoza certification dated September 25, 2023 Philippine Army certification concerning Youth Leadership Summit activities. September 1, 2026 Not available in the Senate document archive.
Lt. Col. Jaicris Jan P. Mendoza certification dated December 10, 2023 Philippine Army certification concerning Youth Leadership Summit activities. September 1, 2026 Not available in the Senate document archive.
Lt. Col. Carlos B. Sangdaan Jr. certification dated December 30, 2023 Philippine Army certification describing collaborative Youth Leadership Summit efforts with DepEd. September 1, 2026 · September 2, 2026 Open verified PDF

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DepEd transmittal and attached reply concerning AOM No. 2024-171 DepEd transmittal and attached August 22, 2024 reply responding to COA Audit Observation Memorandum No. 2024-171. September 1, 2026 · September 2, 2026 Not available in the Senate document archive.
DepEd response to AOM No. 2024-015 dated April 17, 2024 DepEd's written response to COA Audit Observation Memorandum No. 2024-015, supported by information from the special disbursing officer and military certifications. September 1, 2026 · September 2, 2026 Open verified PDF

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DepEd Audit Observation Memorandum No. 2024-171 dated August 8, 2024 COA audit observation memorandum concerning DepEd, dated August 8, 2024. September 1, 2026 Open verified PDF

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Data on Joint 7ID-DepEd Anti-Insurgency Campaign for calendar year 2023 Philippine Army activity data on the joint 7th Infantry Division–DepEd anti-insurgency campaign in 2023. September 1, 2026 Open verified PDF

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Col. Manaros M. Boransing II certification dated January 1, 2024 Philippine Army certification concerning Youth Leadership Summit activities conducted with DepEd in 2023. September 1, 2026 · September 2, 2026 Open verified PDF

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Col. Darren E. Comia certification dated July 1, 2024 Philippine Army certification concerning coordination among Task Force Davao, the 10th Infantry Division, DepEd Region XI, and Davao City schools divisions. September 1, 2026 Not available in the Senate document archive.
COA credit notice dated August 8, 2024 covering DepEd's ₱75 million confidential-fund liquidation COA Credit Notice No. 2024-162 covering DepEd's ₱75 million confidential-fund liquidation for the first two quarters of 2023. September 1, 2026 Open verified PDF

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COA Audit Observation Memorandum No. 2024-015 dated February 1, 2024 COA memorandum identifying missing supporting documents for ₱15.54 million in DepEd confidential-fund informer rewards for the first two quarters of 2023. September 1, 2026 · September 2, 2026 Open verified PDF

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VPSD Impeachment Trial – Journal No. 16 (August 12, 2026) Official Senate journal of the August 12, 2026 impeachment-trial sitting, including the recorded exchange over leading and misleading questions. August 26, 2026 Open verified PDF: Official Senate impeachment-documents collection Open transcript: August 12 reviewed transcript — leading/misleading exchange (S00375–S00388)
Legal authorities cited in the Chair’s Rule 18 ruling Collection of Supreme Court authorities concerning impartiality, sub judice, judicial questioning, and contempt. August 26, 2026 Open source: People v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 118882 Open source: ABS-CBN Corporation v. Ampatuan, G.R. No. 227004 Open source: Badoy-Partosa v. Magdoza-Malagar, A.M. No. 22-09-16-SC Open source: Webb v. de Leon, G.R. Nos. 121234, 121245, 121297 Open source: Webb v. Gatdula, G.R. No. 194469
OVP acknowledgement receipts Acknowledgement receipts associated with the Office of the Vice President's confidential-fund liquidations. August 24, 2026 · August 25, 2026 Open source
Revised Rules on Evidence, Rule 132, Section 13 Rule governing when leading questions may be asked, including examination of a hostile or adverse witness. August 17, 2026 Open source
People v. Che Chun Ting, G.R. Nos. 130568-69 (March 21, 2000) Supreme Court decision referenced on treating a witness as adverse or hostile. August 17, 2026 Open source
OVP supplemental response to AOM Nos. 2023-211 and 2023-213 dated November 30, 2023 Office of the Vice President's supplemental written response to COA Audit Observation Memoranda Nos. 2023-211 and 2023-213. August 17, 2026 Open verified PDF

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OVP Liquidation Report No. 2022-12-152 dated January 10, 2023 Office of the Vice President liquidation report for confidential funds used from December 21 to 31, 2022. August 17, 2026 Open verified PDF

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OVP Accomplishment Report for confidential funds used from December 21 to 31, 2022 Office of the Vice President report listing activities attributed to confidential funds used from December 21 to 31, 2022. August 17, 2026 Open verified PDF

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Letter of Atty. Zuleika T. Lopez to the Commission on Audit dated August 21, 2024 Letter directing the Commission on Audit not to comply with a subpoena from the House Committee on Appropriations. August 17, 2026 Open verified PDF

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COA–DBM–DILG–GCG–DND Joint Circular No. 2015-01 Inter-agency rules governing the entitlement, release, use, reporting, and audit of confidential and intelligence funds. July 29, 2026 · August 3, 2026 · August 4, 2026 · August 5, 2026 · August 11, 2026 · August 12, 2026 · August 17, 2026 · September 2, 2026 Open source
BSP Circular No. 1215 (May 30, 2025) Bangko Sentral circular containing standards for identifying unusual financial transactions. July 29, 2026 Open source
Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001 (Republic Act No. 9160) Statute defining the Philippine anti-money-laundering framework, including covered and suspicious transactions. July 29, 2026 Open source
Revised Rules on Evidence (Rules 128–134), Rule 133 Rules governing the weight and sufficiency of evidence. July 22, 2026 Open source
Revised Rules on Evidence (Rules 128–134), Rule 132, Section 11 Rule governing impeachment of a witness through contradictory evidence, prior inconsistent statements, or evidence of reputation for truthfulness. July 22, 2026 Open source
Response dated July 28, 2026 Defense filing setting out its position on the proposed sequence for presenting evidence. July 22, 2026 · July 29, 2026 Open verified PDF

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Manifestation Re: Sequence of Evidence Presentation dated July 27, 2026 Prosecution filing setting out its position on the proposed sequence for presenting evidence. July 22, 2026 · July 29, 2026 Open verified PDF

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Manifestation Re: Prosecution Witnesses for July 29 dated July 22, 2026 Prosecution filing identifying Violeta Constantino and Nenita Camposano as its intended July 29 witnesses. July 22, 2026 Open verified PDF
Revised Rules on Evidence (Rules 128–134), Rule 132, Section 19 Rule defining classes of public documents for evidentiary purposes. July 21, 2026 Open source
Revised Rules on Evidence (Rules 128–134), Rule 130, Section 22 Rule governing testimony based on a witness's personal knowledge. July 21, 2026 Open source
VPSD Impeachment Trial - Journal No. 08 (July 20, 2026) Official Journal incorporating senator-judge explanations of the July 20 subpoena rulings and an appended written continuing objection. July 20, 2026 Open verified PDF
Subido Pagente Certeza Mendoza and Binay Law Offices v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 216914 (December 6, 2016) Supreme Court decision referenced on remedies involving subpoenaed material claimed to be privileged. July 20, 2026 Open source
Republic of the Philippines (AMLC) v. Sandiganbayan and Office of the Ombudsman, G.R. Nos. 232724-27 (February 15, 2021) Supreme Court decision referenced on the relevance and definiteness required for a subpoena duces tecum. July 20, 2026 Open source
Presidential Decree No. 1792 amending Republic Act No. 1405 Decree amending bank-deposit confidentiality law to address disclosure in impeachment proceedings. July 20, 2026 Open source
Office of the Ombudsman v. Arnel A. Bernardo, G.R. No. 181598 (March 6, 2013) Supreme Court decision referenced on comparing a public officer's beginning net worth with later assets and income. July 20, 2026 Open source
Duterte v. House of Representatives, G.R. Nos. 278353 and 278359 (July 25, 2025) Supreme Court resolution referenced on the permissible use of records subpoenaed for the impeachment trial. July 20, 2026 Open source
Concerned Taxpayer v. Doblada Jr., A.M. No. P-99-1342 (June 8, 2005) Supreme Court decision referenced on using an earlier period as a baseline for comparing a public officer's lawful income and assets. July 20, 2026 Open source
BSB Group, Inc. v. Sally Go, G.R. No. 168644 (February 16, 2010) Supreme Court decision referenced on the relevance required for subpoenaed records. July 20, 2026 Open source
Apostol v. Lubigan-Rafael, G.R. No. 260640 (October 1, 2025) Supreme Court decision referenced on the limits of subpoenas and fishing expeditions. July 20, 2026 Open source
Republic of the Philippines v. Lt. Col. George Abonito Rabusa, G.R. No. 208183 Supreme Court decision referenced on requests for financial records and the prohibition against fishing expeditions. July 15, 2026 Open source
Manifestation Re: Prosecution Witnesses for July 20-22 dated July 15, 2026 Prosecution filing identifying its revised witness schedule for the July 20–22 trial dates. July 15, 2026 Open verified PDF
Santiago Paera v. People, G.R. No. 181626 (May 30, 2011) Supreme Court decision referenced on whether a private complainant's affidavit is required in a grave-threats case. July 14, 2026 Open source
Revised Rules on Evidence (Rules 128–134), Rule 130, Section 53 Rule concerning a witness's opinion on another person's identity, handwriting, or mental state when properly perceived. July 14, 2026 Open source
Pedrito Garma y Miguel v. People, G.R. No. 248317 (March 16, 2022) Supreme Court decision referenced on the intent element of grave threats. July 14, 2026 Open source
Petition for Certiorari and Prohibition dated March 30, 2026 Defense petition challenging proceedings connected with the impeachment case. July 13, 2026 Open verified PDF

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Republic Act No. 10867, National Bureau of Investigation Reorganization and Modernization Act Statute defining the National Bureau of Investigation's organization, investigative authority, and subpoena powers. July 8, 2026 · July 13, 2026 Open source
Pre-Trial Brief dated June 15, 2026 Respondent's pre-trial brief identifying defenses, proposed evidence, witnesses, and requested subpoenas. July 8, 2026 Open verified PDF

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Manifestation Re: List of Witnesses for July 13-15 dated July 8, 2026 Prosecution filing identifying its intended witnesses for the July 13–15 trial dates. July 8, 2026 Open verified PDF
Video of the Vice President's June 19, 2024 resignation as DepEd Secretary Video recording of Vice President Sara Duterte announcing her resignation as Secretary of Education on June 19, 2024. July 7, 2026 Open Senate archive
2019 Amendments to the 1989 Revised Rules on Evidence (A.M. No. 19-08-15-SC) Supreme Court rules governing the presentation, authentication, and evaluation of evidence, including Rule 132, Section 17. July 7, 2026 Open source
Senate Resolution No. 39, Rules of Procedure on Impeachment Trials Senate resolution prescribing the rules for conducting impeachment trials. July 6, 2026 Open source
Pre-Trial Order dated June 29, 2026 Impeachment court order governing pre-trial matters, evidence presentation, and notice for witnesses not previously named. July 6, 2026 · July 7, 2026 · July 13, 2026 · August 17, 2026 Open verified PDF

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