LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of VP Sara Duterte | July 22, 2026

But Garin said the reason behind Sara Duterte request itself may be offending to the Senate, as there was an assumption that the meals

NBI Director Melvin Matibag returned to the impeachment court for the continuation of his testimony on Article IV (grave threats) on July 22.Matibag was the prosecution's last witness for Article IV, concluding the presentation of evidence on the article. The trial resumes on… pic.twitter.com/sOrRNwtmHV

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‘6-7 probability’Senator-judge Win Gatchalian asked NBI Director Melvin Matibag how likely the bureau’s investigation will identify the person allegedly contracted to carry out the threat.Matibag rated the probability at "6 to 7" on a scale of 1 to 10, saying the NBI has… pic.twitter.com/qYheV3hhrP

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NBI Director Melvin Matibag says the persons of interest are not necessarily the alleged killer contracted by Vice President Sara Duterte, but may provide leads that could help identify the person allegedly hired to carry out the threat.Matibag says the NBI has yet to determine… pic.twitter.com/ih0WCfk1vp

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Only VP Sara Duterte’s alleged threat vs. the president, not the existence of a hitman, matters in the Senate trial, says Rep. Alonto Adiong.

The House prosecution panel on Wednesday concluded its presentation of Article IV, which accuses Vice President Sara Duterte…

NBI Director Melvin Matibag says the bureau is still looking into a possible conspiracy involving Vice President Sara Duterte and Davao City Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte over the alleged threat against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Follow our live updates here:… pic.twitter.com/9jR2qhfQGC

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“Pag sinabing 2 minutes, dapat 2 minutes regardless kahit sinong senador ‘yan.”Senator-judge Raffy Tulfo questions what he says is the uneven enforcement of speaking time limits during the impeachment trial. Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/Y3vX8LEDQK… pic.twitter.com/l5bTlXOyWI

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“Pag sinabing 2 minutes, dapat 2 minutes regardless kahit sinong senador ‘yan.”Senator-judge Raffy Tulfo questions what he says is the uneven enforcement of speaking time limits during the impeachment trial. Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/Y3vX8LEDQK… pic.twitter.com/l5bTlXOyWI

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The Office of the Vice President sought Senate funding for catering during Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial.

The NBI testimony has borne enough evidence to prove the grave threat allegation against VP Sara Duterte, says Rep. Rodge Gutierrez.

“Hindi po sila allowed mag-ingay. Korte po ito.”Senator-judge Robin Padilla calls out what he says was an interruption while questioning House lead prosecutor Gerville Luistro about the credibility of a witness. Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/Y3vX8LEDQK… pic.twitter.com/emzSpZCNna

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Lead prosecutor Rep. Gerville Luistro denied that prosecution witnesses NBI Regional Director Jeremy Lotoc and NBI Senior Agent John Mark Calilung have pending perjury cases after Senator-judge Robin Padilla urged the prosecution to avoid presenting witnesses facing such charges.… pic.twitter.com/iiS3hs0DEg

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Senator-judge Raffy Tulfo asked NBI Director Melvin Matibag whether former Vice President Leni Robredo would have been arrested had she made threats against then President Rodrigo Duterte.“Of course, I know Leni Robredo would not do that kasi wala sa character niya,” Tulfo… pic.twitter.com/18IhWxvmPu

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‘SANA HINDI ONE-SIDED’Senator-judge Robin Padilla calls on the prosecution panel during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte to remain fair and balanced in presenting their case. Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/Y3vX8LE61cWatch the live… pic.twitter.com/twNYhF5aFt

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Senator-judge Panfilo “Ping” Lacson denies filing a perjury case against self-confessed Davao Death Squad member Arturo Lascañas.

'ASKED AND ANSWERED'A light moment unfolded during the impeachment trial after NBI Director Melvin Matibag replied, "Asked and answered," to a question from defense counsel Mark Vinluan.Presiding Officer Francis Escudero reminded Matibag that while his response was correct,… pic.twitter.com/Lo8Ep5Ib07

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“Isn’t it Rep. Luistro who called such procedure a mini-trial?”Lead House prosecutor Rep. Gerville Luistro disputes defense lawyer Mark Vinluan's claim that the House Committee on Justice conducted a "mini-trial" before approving the impeachment complaint against Vice… pic.twitter.com/h2x2JkVkYW

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The resumption of Congress will not conflict with VP Sara Duterte’s ongoing Senate impeachment trial, says Rep. Rodge Gutierrez.

Former Vice President Leni Robredo’s character was raised during Vice President Sara Duterte trial on Wednesday, July 22.

‘PAGBABANTA SA BUHAY O KONSIDERASYON NA PINANSYAL’Senator-judge Risa Hontiveros questions National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag regarding the factors that lead witnesses to alter their statements during Day 9 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment… pic.twitter.com/p7UOTAma7P

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Senator-judge Pia Cayetano challenges the credibility of National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag as a witness during Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Wednesday, July 22.Citing court rules on evidence and witness impeachment, Cayetano… pic.twitter.com/BjSFgmvYQ7

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LOOK: National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag takes the witness stand during the continuation of the cross-examination on Day 9 at the Senate Impeachment Court in Pasay City, July 22.Matibag testified regarding the NBI's investigation into Vice President… pic.twitter.com/NzMSnrKT4d

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NBI Director Melvin Matibag said the search for Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged assassin has been narrowed down to more than a dozen persons of interest.

‘ISA PO KAYO SA MGA NAGPA-NO. 1 SA AKIN’Senator-judge Robin Padilla recalled that NBI Director Melvin Matibag convinced him to join PDP-Laban and credited Matibag as among those who helped propel his 2022 senatorial bid.Matibag, however, clarified that he was not among the… pic.twitter.com/QsoWwkzM3F

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“Pwede po bang maiwasan natin ang pagbibigay ng witness na may kasong perjury?” Senator-judge Robin Padilla tells prosecution if they could avoid presenting witnesses who have perjury cases.Lead prosecutor Rep. Gerville Luistro says the prosecution has verified that none of its… pic.twitter.com/Du3GTZuky5

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No more doubts remain about the gravity of VP Sara Duterte’s threats to have someone kill the president, says prosecutor Benjamin Tolosa Jr.

'NAKAKAHALATA NA KAMI'Senator-judge Raffy Tulfo questions the enforcement of the two-minute limit on interjections, asking why members of the Majority are cut off after the allotted time while members of the Minority are allegedly allowed to speak beyond it.“Kapag sa… pic.twitter.com/Oiu2hAsA1m

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Matibag explains the bureau’s adherence to due process, saying even if information is true, authorities must still follow legal processes.

'ANO ANG TAWAG SA TAONG PAIBA-IBA ANG SINASABI?’Senator-judge Robin Padilla questions the credibility of Arturo Lascañas during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, calling out the witness's shifting statements on his affidavit. Follow our live… pic.twitter.com/JOG5bAOcn2

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‘LENI ROBREDO WOULD NEVER DO THAT’Senator-judge Raffy Tulfo asked NBI Director Melvin Matibag whether then-President Rodrigo Duterte would have ordered an arrest if former Vice President Leni Robredo had made the same remarks and outbursts attributed to Vice President Sara… pic.twitter.com/zxtKT4GkjQ

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Luistro rejected the defense’s description of the House committee on justice proceedings as a “mini-trial.”

VP Sara Duterte has asked the Senate to pay for the food, beverages, and catering services of her defense team, support staff, and witnesses.

‘SHE WILL NEVER ATTEND’NBI Director Melvin Matibag said the bureau did not subpoena Vice President Sara Duterte in the probe into threats on her life, citing her previous non-attendance despite being issued proper subpoenas. Follow our live updates here:… pic.twitter.com/us5Bj1v5ZE

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"ASKED AND ANSWERED."Defense counsel Mark Vinluan asks whether the NBI verified the claims in former confessed hitman Arturo Lascañas' affidavit without issuing him a subpoena.NBI Director Melvin Matibag says the NBI did not subpoena Lascañas but instead conducted a… pic.twitter.com/agCpUWdzso

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Defense counsel Mark Vinluan cites two news reports in questioning the NBI's claim of a continuing threat to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. He asks if both statements are consistent with the absence of any destabilization efforts.NBI Director Melvin Matibag says Palace Press… pic.twitter.com/Qmh42O2F40

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‘DON’T YOU BELIEVE NA ANG KATOTOHANAN AY HINDI CONFIDENTIAL?’Defense counsel Atty. Mark Vinluan asked NBI Director Melvin Matibag whether the agency would comply if the impeachment court issued a subpoena for the "confidential" report of the NBI's special task force created to… pic.twitter.com/814rpbJdXx

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‘HINDI PO AKO NAG FILE NG PERJURY’Senator-judge Panfilo “Ping” Lacson confirms that self-proclaimed member of the Davao Death Squad (DDS) and ex-police officer Arturo Lascañas retracted some of his statements during an investigation on the EJK, but denied that he charged him… pic.twitter.com/QLl1Qt7dvm

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Defense counsel Mark Vinluan asks NBI Director Melvin Matibag whether mass actions against the administration were products of the "kinetic force" of Vice President Sara Duterte's alleged grave threats.Matibag says mass actions involve different groups, so each incident must be… pic.twitter.com/taofUAd2tV

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‘NEVER A MINI TRIAL’House lead prosecutor and Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro clarified that the proceedings conducted by the House Committee on Justice in connection with the impeachment cases against Vice President Sara Duterte were not "mini trials," maintaining that they… pic.twitter.com/XgWjSrRMN3

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Sara Duterte’s trip as merely a “junket,” as he rebuked the VP for prioritizing foreign engagements instead of facing her ouster case

The Senate impeachment court began serving subpoenas to banks and agencies, directing them to produce the financial records of Vice President Sara Duterte.

'WALA NANG QUESTION'House prosecution panel legal spokesperson Atty. Benjamin Tolosa Jr. stands firm on the evidence for Vice President Sara Duterte’s conviction on grave threats, highlighting that the authenticity of the alleged kill threat video is now beyond doubt.… pic.twitter.com/veQ7fo2yQy

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'PIECE OF THE PUZZLE'LOOK: Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega V asserts that NBI Director Matibag's testimony affirmed the prosecution's side, painting a "bigger picture" that the alleged threats actually occurred and remain active. Follow our live updates here:… pic.twitter.com/ljO4FnQGQe

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Some senators submitted their written objections to the impeachment court’s ruling to subpoena the financial records of Vice President Sara Duterte. Senator-judge Robin Padilla also opposed the decision, stating that the same should be done to other impeachable officials.… pic.twitter.com/iAIxzOhhSV

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Missed the eighth day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial? Catch up on the day’s biggest developments.

NBI Director Melvin Matibag will continue to testify before the Senate impeachment court on the Day 9 of VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial.

Matibag testified that NBI views Duterte’s controversial “kill” remarks as a “serious, active and continuing” assassination plot.