Alan Peter Cayetano

Senator who installed the impeachment court in May 2026

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Born: October 28, 1970, Taguig

Party: Nacionalista Party

Education: University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle Santiago Zobel School

Previous offices: member of the House of Representatives, Secretary of Foreign Affairs

Last updated Nov 11, 2026

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Philippine Senate tries Sara Duterte in second impeachment

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Installed May 11 in a pro-Duterte vote switch; Senator Francis Escudero was presiding over the court by October 2026

Prosecutors dropped three of four impeachment charges against Vice President Sara Duterte on October 13, leaving only the allegation that she hid unexplained wealth. The Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, had already lowered the votes needed to convict from 16 to 14.

Updated 11 hours ago