Vice President Sara Duterte vows to stay in office despite impeachment probe

Sara Duterte announced she will never resign from the vice presidency even as the Senate impeachment trial reaches its 39th day, with prosecutors presenting their case and the defense set to begin on November 9. The Senate is reviewing claims of unexplained assets tied to Duterte and her spouse Manases Carpio, while the National Bureau of Investigation, led by Melvin Matibag, is investigating related properties and alleged cash deliveries by a former police officer.

Duterte said her lawyers are discussing the numerous legal moves by figures such as Ramil Madriaga, Rodulfo Gracioso, and Antonio Trillanes, but she has not taken any steps beyond denying the allegations. She criticized the use of government funds for what she called a smear campaign and labeled the NBI director's press conference as untruthful. Additionally, Duterte warned that if the 2028 national elections proceed, voters should expect election fraud and continued black-propaganda tactics.