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Philippine Senate chief says they can’t try impeached VP Duterte until June

VICE-PRESIDENT SARA DUTERTE-CARPIO — FACEBOOK.COM/OFFICEOFTHEVICEPRESIDENTPH

THE PHILIPPINE Senate can’t convene as an impeachment court to try Vice-President (VP) Sara Duterte-Carpio for corruption and other charges since Congress would soon be on a four-month break, according to its chief.

Senate President Francis G. Escudero on Thursday noted that senators must take an oath as impeachment jurors, which they need to do while the Legislature is in session. “Legally, it cannot be done,” he told a news briefing.

That means her trial will have to wait until June, when a new set of senators and congressmen resume sessions after the midterm elections in May. Filipinos will pick more than 300 congressmen and 12 of the 24-member Senate, along with other local government officials on May 12.

Mr. Escudero said they could hold a special session to pass bills during the break, but not as an impeachment court. “To swear in the impeachment judges, the Senate must be in session.”

“We will not rush this,” he said. “We will not delay it excessively either. We will not be pressured by anyone.”

The House of Representatives on Wednesday impeached the vice president for alleged abuse of power and constitutional violations stemming from her use of confidential funds, paving the way for her trial by the Senate.

The impeachment complaint against Ms. Duterte, daughter of former President Rodrigo R. Duterte, was filed and signed by 215 congressmen, more than the one-third legal requirement before it can be sent to the Senate, which will try her as an impeachment court.

Under the 1987 Constitution, several congressmen will be serving as impeachment prosecutors.

The House delivered a quick and stunning blow against the estranged vice president, who has denied wrongdoing, allowing it to send the ouster charges immediately to the Senate without further hearings.

The ouster charges consisted of seven articles of impeachment, including allegations of plotting the assassination of the President, misusing secret funds, amassing unexplained wealth and committing acts of destabilization.

Her impeachment is a major setback for the influential Duterte family, whose popularity grew rapidly after Mr. Duterte was swept to power in 2016 as a maverick, crime-busting mayor. As President, he upended Philippine foreign policy and launched a drug war that killed thousands.

Ms. Duterte is the fourth Philippine official to be impeached or charged with misconduct after ex-President Joseph E. Estrada in 2000, Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez in March 2011 and Chief Justice Renato Corona in December 2011.

Mr. Estrada and Mr. Corona were both convicted and removed from office by the Senate on corruption charges, while Ms. Gutierrez resigned before she could be tried. Chief Justice Maria Lourdes P.A. Sereno was ousted by the Supreme Court in 2018 amid impeachment proceedings before a House committee.

Meanwhile, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said he did not have a hand in Ms. Duterte’s impeachment.

“The Executive cannot have a hand in the impeachment. It does not have a role in impeachment,” he told a news briefing at the presidential palace. “What the House has done is clearly the constitutional mandate that they have to proceed with the impeachment complaints.”

Also on Thursday, Iloilo Rep. Lorenz R. Defensor said the Constitution provides that once an impeachment complaint is transmitted, “trial by the Senate shall forthwith proceed.”

“Regardless of how early they (senators) act on it, we will respect that,” he told a news briefing. “However, I hope this trial proceeds because this is the perfect opportunity for all parties involved.”

“We will be prepared if ever the Senate does indeed interpret that they could proceed with trial as early as March. If they decide that it will continue after June 2, we will be even more ready,” he added.

The vice president’s impeachment marks the peak in the escalating political conflict between two of the country’s most influential clans. The falling out of the Dutertes and Marcoses has resulted in the shattering of what was once a formidable political alliance that gave them landslide wins in the 2022 elections.

The quarrel reached a climax when Ms. Duterte in a November news briefing said she had hired an assassin to kill Mr. Marcos, his wife and the Speaker, in case she herself were killed. She later said her remarks had been taken out of context.

The President had dissuaded the House from pursuing her impeachment. 

The Dutertes have some allies in the Senate, including Mr. Duterte’s ex-police chief and former chief presidential aide. At least 16 votes are needed for conviction.

A January Social Weather Stations poll found that four of 10 Filipinos support efforts to remove Ms. Duterte from office. — Norman P. Aquino, John Victor D. Ordoñez and Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio

US Defense chief vows to continue deterrence with PHL in South China Sea

A Chinese Coast Guard vessel fires its water cannon at Unaizah Mae 4 during a Philippine resupply mission for Filipino troops stationed on BRP Sierra Madre in Second Thomas Shoal on March 5, 2024. — ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES

By John Victor D. Ordoñez, Reporter

US DEFENSE Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday spoke on the phone with his Philippine counterpart Gilberto Eduardo Gerardo C. Teodoro, Jr. to discuss boosting deterrence in the South China Sea amid rising tensions with China, according to the US Department of State.

“The leaders discussed the importance of reestablishing deterrence in the South China Sea, including by working with allies and partners,” the US agency said. “They also discussed enhancing the capability and capacity of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.”

Mr. Hegseth reaffirmed Washington’s “ironclad” commitment to its Mutual Defense Treaty with Manila to secure peace in the Indo-Pacific region. He also vowed to work with Mr. Teodoro in boosting defense cooperation efforts between both countries.

“US-Philippine military deterrence efforts against China cannot contribute to the peaceful settlement of conflict in the South China Sea,” Rommel C. Banlaoi, chairman of the Philippine Institute for Peace, Violence and Terrorism Research, said in a Viber message.

Manila is better off pursuing diplomatic means and negotiation to resolve its dispute with Beijing and avoid the militarization of the South China Sea, he added.

Philippine and US air forces held joint patrols over the South China Sea on Tuesday, a move that angered China, which also conducted a “routine patrol” over the disputed Scarborough Shoal.

The one-day exercise by the treaty allies took place in the West Philippine Sea, Philippine Air Force spokesperson Maria Consuelo Castillo said, using Manila’s term for waters in the South China Sea that fall within its exclusive economic zone.

China’s military accused the Philippines of joining patrols that it said were organized by foreign countries to “undermine peace and stability” in the waterway.

While China has always maintained its presence in the waterway, claimed in part by the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Vietnam, tensions have risen over the past years as it continued engaging in dangerous activities, such as firing water cannons, shadowing, and ramming.

“It shows that Washington needs to strengthen further its alliance with Manila to boost deterrence in the South Chian Sea amid the great power rivalry in the region,” Chester B. Cabalza, founding president at Manila-based International Development and Security Cooperation, said in a Facebook Messenger chat.

Last month, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio talked about China’s “dangerous and destabilizing actions in the South China Sea” with Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique A. Manalo and underscored the “ironclad” US defense commitment to Manila.

The US is the Philippines’ major security partner, with a 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty compelling both nations to defend each other in case of an armed attack.

The Philippines has been embroiled in wrangles at sea with China in the past two years and the two countries have faced off regularly around disputed features in the South China Sea that fall within Manila’s exclusive economic zone.

The US military has moved its Typhon launchers, which can fire multipurpose missiles up to thousands of kilometers, from Laoag airfield to another location on the island of Luzon, a senior Philippine government source said on Jan. 23, according to Reuters.

The Tomahawk cruise missiles in the launchers can hit targets in both China and Russia from the Philippines. The SM-6 missiles it also carries can strike air or sea targets more than 200 km away.

“The phone call is a sign of continuity to Washington’s ironclad commitment to the Philippines under the Trump administration,” Mr. Cabalza said.

Matthew Forbes Pottinger, a former deputy national security adviser of US President Donald J. Trump, on Feb. 3 said the US and its allies should limit China’s access to technology and data to curb its expansionist ambitions in the South China Sea through coordinated military deterrence.

“It would be better to constrain and temper Xi Jinping’s ambitions now through robust coordinated military deterrence and through strict limits on China’s access to technology, capital and data controlled by our countries,” he told a security forum in Manila.

The Philippines has contested China’s sweeping claim in the waterway through diplomatic channels by filing more than 190 diplomatic protests since President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. took office in 2022.

CHR frowns on police campaign against loose firearms

PHILIPPINE STAR/JOHN FELIX M. UNSON

THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Thursday raised concerns about a Philippine police house-to-house initiative to promote responsible gun ownership by asking gun owners to renew their licenses or surrender unlicensed firearms.

In a statement, the agency said any law enforcement activities during the election period should be carried out with the highest regard for due process to avoid abuse.

“The commission emphasizes that while “Oplan Katok” (Knock Plan) is presented as a routine operation, door-to-door visits by police officers — especially without a court-issued warrant — may inadvertently cause fear or intimidation among individuals,” it added, citing the 1987 Constitution.

The law protects people against unwarranted searches and seizures, the CHR said, adding that law enforcement must operate within the bounds of legal and procedural safeguards.

The CHR urged the police to ensure operations respect human rights and dignity, maintain transparency and adhere to constitutional safeguards. This is crucial in the politically charged atmosphere leading up to the elections, it noted.

The constitutional body reaffirmed its commitment to protecting human rights and ensuring that law enforcement measures align with legal frameworks.

The commission also called for a peaceful, fair and humane 2025 election, urging Filipinos to work together to safeguard democratic processes.

Meanwhile, Election Chairman George Erwin M. Garcia said 20% of ballots — 14.8 million out of the 72.1 million goal — have been printed since they resumed printing on Jan. 27. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) aims to finish printing by April 14.

The campaign for national positions will start on Feb. 11 until May 10 and on March 28 to May 10 for local posts, including House of Representatives seats.

Filipinos will pick a new set of representatives and 12 of the 24-member Senate, along with other local officials, on May 12.

In a separate statement on Thursday, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) reaffirmed the restrictions on personnel movement, hiring and promotions in government agencies during the election period, according to law.

The CSC said transfers or temporary assignments are barred from Jan. 12 to June 11 unless approved by the Comelec.

It added that hiring and promotions, including the creation of new positions, salary adjustments or granting privileges are suspended from March 28 to May 11. Exceptions are allowed only for essential positions requiring Comelec approval.

The CSC also said any appointments made by outgoing officials after the elections up to June 30 will be considered invalid unless they comply with the law.

“Agencies and human resource officers are urged to adhere to these rules to ensure fair public service during elections,” it added. — Chloe Mari A. Hufana

Marcos extends PNP chief’s term by 4 months

PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE CHIEF ROMMEL FRANCISCO D. MARBIL — PHILIPINE STAR/ RYAN BALDEMOR

PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has extended the term of Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Rommel Francisco D. Marbil by four months ahead of his compulsory retirement on Feb. 7, according to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO).

Citing a Feb. 4 memo, addressed to Interior and Local Government Secretary Juanito Victor C. Remulla, the agency said the President approved the extension of Mr. Marbil’s term, starting Feb. 7, when he reaches the compulsory retirement age of 56.

“His tenure as police chief has been marked by initiatives in law enforcement modernization and crime prevention,” according to the PCO.

His term extension comes ahead of the campaign period for candidates taking part in the senatorial and party-list elections on Feb. 11.

The election period for the May 12 midterm polls officially started on Jan. 12 and is expected to end on June 11, the last day for the filing of Statements of Contributions and Expenditures.

In a separate statement, Mr. Marbil said the extension of his term reaffirms the President’s “trust and confidence” in his leadership.

“This extension allows me to focus and work harder on our preparations for the 2025 national and local elections, ensuring that we deliver peaceful, credible, fair, and honest elections,” Mr. Marbil was quoted as saying.

Mr. Marbil has held the police chief post since April last year, when he succeeded General Benjamin C. Acorda, Jr. to lead the agency.

He is the third police chief during the term of Mr. Marcos, who directed him to step up efforts against emerging threats, such as cyber- and transnational crimes, and terrorism.

Mr. Marbil, a member of the Philippine Military Academy’s Sambisig Class of 1991, is also the 30th since the PNP’s creation in 1991.

Mr. Marbil earlier headed the PNP Directorate for Comptrollership and served as the regional director of Police Regional Office 8 and as the director of the Highway Patrol Group. — John Victor D. Ordoñez

Lawmaker vows to push wage hike

WORKERS make customized pet plushies at a factory in Angeles City, Pampanga, March 10, 2023. — REUTERS

A CONGRESSMAN on Thursday said he will fight for the approval of a bill providing a P200 wage hike for low-income workers once the House of Representatives resumes session in June.

The Philippine Congress adjourned on Wednesday, taking a four-month break to give way for the election campaign and midterm polls in May.

“The session will continue in June, and we will have two weeks before the 19th Congress adjourns,” Rizal Rep. Juan Fidel Felipe F. Nograles, who heads the House labor committee, said in a statement.

The House on Monday approved on second reading a bill that seeks to give minimum wage workers a P200 daily increase, a departure from the across-the-board hike for private sector workers endorsed by the House labor committee. — Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio

Customs seizes smuggled agarwood

BOC

THE BUREAU of Customs (BoC) said on Thursday that it seized smuggled agarwood worth P750,000 in a Pasay City warehouse.

In a statement, the BoC said that it intercepted an outbound cargo containing rare, valued agarwood weighing one kilogram declared as dried wood chips.

Agarwood is one of the sought-after woods as it can be used for perfumery, traditional medicine, and luxury products.

“The BoC will continue to uphold strict enforcement measures against wildlife trafficking, ensuring that our borders are not used for illicit activities that threaten biodiversity and environmental sustainability,” Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio said.

Customs said that the confiscated smuggled goods will be turned over to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources for proper handling and disposition. — Aubrey Rose A. Inosante

La Union power plant under probe

BAGUIO CITY — The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of La Union, through the Committees on Energy, on Laws, Rules and Privileges and on Finance, Budget and Appropriations, is preparing to probe the sale and operation of a power plant in a La Union town.

SP member Ruperto A. Rillera, Jr. raised issues against the sale and operation of the power plant over claims that they have not received any of the shares from the proceeds derived from the sale of the power plant.

Mr. Rillera stressed that as responsible leaders, it is important to examine the facts, ensure transparency, and uphold the principles of fairness in the distribution of revenues derived from this significant energy facility.

The SP member urged his colleagues to look into the concerns raised, to ensure that the revenue-sharing scheme is equitable and transparent, and to guarantee that the proceeds are used to improve the lives of the people of the La Union town. — Artemio A. Dumlao

4 killed in Maguindanao plane crash

COTABATO CITY — Four individuals were killed in a plane crash in Barangay Malatimon in Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur on Thursday afternoon.

Local executives and Brig. Gen. Romeo Juan Macapaz, director of the Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, separately confirmed the incident and asked for enough time to wrap up their joint inquiry on the identities of the crash fatalities.

Witnesses had told investigators and local officials who responded to the incident that they noticed the plane, with body number N349CA, swerved left and right before it fell into a farming enclave in Barangay Malatimon.

Two of the fatalities were Caucasians, according to barangay officials. — John Felix M. Unson

Gun ban beefed up in Bangsamoro

COTABATO CITY — Police teams have been markedly visible since Wednesday in strategic sites in two Bangsamoro provinces following deadly gun attacks in both areas amid an election-related gun ban.

Brig. Gen. Romeo J. Macapaz, director of the Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR), told reporters on Thursday that the Army’s 6th Infantry Division is helping them enforce the gun ban in Maguindanao del Sur and Maguindanao del Norte to prevent a repeat of the deadly incidents in both provinces in the past three weeks.

The nationwide restriction by the Commission on Elections of unauthorized carrying of firearms outside residences started on Jan. 12, meant to ensure peaceful elections in May 2025.

“Local government units are also helping us implement the gun ban in both provinces,” Mr. Macapaz said.

Ten individuals in Maguindanao del Sur had been killed by gunmen one attack after another since Jan. 12; while Maguindanao del Norte recorded five deadly gun-related incidents during the period.

Security has been tight in Maguindanao del Norte’s Datu Odin Sinsuat town, which is covered by PRO-BAR’s 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company led by Lt. Col. Esmael A. Madin.

Among the areas guarded tightly since Wednesday by PRO-BAR’s 1st PMFC are Barangay Awang, where the Cotabato Airport is located, and Barangay Tamontaka at the border of Cotabato City and Datu Odin Sinsuat.

Cotabato City is the regional seat of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. — John Felix M. Unson

Chiefs eye first Super Bowl 3-peat

PATRICK MAHOMES — ALL-PRO REELS/FLICKR

Philadelphia Eagles out to avenge SB LVII loss

NEW ORLEANS — With history at their fingertips, the Kansas City Chiefs are familiar with holding the Lombardi Trophy and growing more accustomed to getting the Birds.

Two-time defending champion Kansas City draws the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl (SB) LIX on Sunday at Caesars Superdome, the ninth overall rematch and the second in a three-year span in Super Bowl history.

The Chiefs won Super Bowl LVII 38-35 over the Eagles, overcoming a 10-point deficit early in their run of dominance. The Chiefs are 49-11 — 9-0 in the playoffs — since the start of the 2022 regular season.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid and quarterback (QB) Patrick Mahomes team up for their 21st postseason game boasting a record of 17-3, four previous Super Bowl appearances and three rings.

All that winning has led to a sentiment among fans and media that maybe someone else should get a turn now.

To add a fourth ring and become the first team to accomplish a three-peat in Super Bowl history, the Chiefs have to contend with Eagles running back Saquon Barkley and Philadelphia’s top-ranked defense.

Mahomes, 3-1 in the Super Bowl, was MVP of Super Bowls LIV, LVII and LVIII. He has seven touchdowns (TDs) and five interceptions in his four Super Bowl appearances. A fourth Lombardi Trophy would pull Mahomes even with Joe Montana and Terry Bradshaw for second on the all-time QB Super Bowl wins list. Tom Brady is at the top with seven and played in 10 Super Bowls during his 23 NFL seasons.

Mahomes (43 postseason TD passes) could also pass Montana — and Aaron Rodgers, both of whom have 45 — for second in all-time playoff TDs thrown. Brady is the leader with 88.

Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio is 0-8 against Mahomes since he was head coach of the Denver Broncos, losing twice as coordinator of the Miami Dolphins. But this Fangio defense led the NFL in passing defense at 174.2 yards per game.

“Every time I’ve played Coach Fangio, there’s been different changeups and different things that he’s thrown at us,” Mahomes said. “I think that’s what makes him so great is he’s not going to just do exactly what you saw the last time. I’m sure there will be blitzes during the game, I’m sure there will be times where they play coverage. It’s going to be a chess match.”

Reid doesn’t mind a good game of chess.

No NFL head coach has more playoff games than Reid. He’ll hit No. 45 on Sunday, and he has 28 career postseason victories, trailing only former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick (31).

Barkley is not among the 27 holdover starters between the two teams from their Super Bowl shootout two years ago.

Barkley has 2,447 rushing yards this season, including 442 in the postseason, on the verge of the all-time single-season record held by Terrell Davis. The former Broncos running back gained 2,476 rushing yards in 1998.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts had three TD runs and passed for 304 yards and a TD in the loss to Kansas City in Super Bowl LVII. He logged a career-high 387 passing yards in a 42-30 defeat to Kansas City in the 2021 regular season.

In Philadelphia’s 21-17 win over the Chiefs in the 2023 regular season, Hurts was sacked five times, intercepted once and completed 14 of 22 passes for 150 yards but rushed for two touchdowns.

Philadelphia has leaned heavily on a large, athletic offensive line to help break Barkley for huge plays. The Eagles attempted 536 passes, 544 runs in the 2022 regular season en route to the Super Bowl. The imbalance skewed toward Barkley and Hurts running the ball in the 2024 regular season, as Philadelphia logged 448 pass attempts to 621 rushing plays.

Barkley averaged 2.64 yards before contact this season and led the NFL with 46 carries for gains of 10 yards or more and seven of 40 or more.

All Chiefs players were full participants at practice on Wednesday, with Mahomes’ passing performance being described as “sharp.”

Philadelphia defensive end Brandon Graham (elbow) and tight end CJ Uzomah (abdomen) were designated to return from injured reserve last week. Uzomah was a full Wednesday practice participant, while Graham was limited. Also limited for the Eagles were defensive tackle Jalen Carter (illness), running back Kenneth Gainwell (concussion, knee) and wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring). — Reuters

China denies PHL outright semis seat

THE Philippines’ Marc Pfister and Kathleen Dubberstein ran into China’s great wall in Wang Zhiyu and Han Yu, 9-6, on Wednesday night that denied the former pair a chance at claiming an outright semis seat in curling’s mixed doubles event of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China.

Instead, it will be the Chinese who claimed the first of the two Group B slots to semis set for Friday after claiming their fourth win in as many outings regardless of their last group stage duel with the Qataris last night.

The Philippines though could stay in the semis hunt if they could hurdle the Kazakhs — Amina Seitzhanova and Azizbek Nadirbayev — also last night.

If the unranked Filipinos win, they will clinch No. 2 and will play the No. 3 in Group A, which could possibly be one among Thailand, Hong Kong or Taiwan as Japan had already punched a semis ticket with a pristine 4-0 record.

If the Philippines (3-1) ended up losing, it would create a three-way tie for No. 3 with Kazakhstan (2-2) and South Korea (2-1).

The No. 3 team will play the No. 2 squad in Group A for the last semis seat.

Meanwhile, Ms. Dubberstein, along with speed skater Peter Groseclose, were named as flag-bearers of the 20-strong national team in the official opening ceremony set for Friday at the Harbin International Convention and Sports Center.

“I’m ready and excited. Practices have been going well and I think I’ll be able to give a performance I can be proud of,’’ said Mr. Groseclose, who finished fifth overall in the 500-meter event during the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics in Gangwon, South Korea when the Los Angeles-based short track speed skater suffered an injury cut at the right side of his foot.

Aside from Messrs. Groseclose, Pfister and Ms. Dubberstein, figure skaters Paolo Borromeo, Cathryn Limketkai, Sofia Frank and the pair of Isabella Gamez and Alexander Korovin, slalom alpine skiers Francis Ceccarelli and Tallulah Proulx and snowboarder Laetaz Amihan Rabe, curlers Benjo Delarmente, Alan Frei, Christian Haller, Anne Bonache, Leilani Dubberstein, Sheila Mariano and Jessica Pfister are also competing. — Joey Villar

Cleveland Cavaliers let late lead lapse, trim Detroit Pistons at buzzer, 118-115

DARIUS GARLAND made a 3-pointer as time expired to allow the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers to continue their dominance of the Detroit Pistons with a 118-115 victory on Wednesday night.

Garland made his transition basket after Cleveland squandered an eight-point lead in the final minute. Garland finished with 25 points as Cleveland defeated Detroit for the 12th straight time.

Evan Mobley led the Cavaliers with 30 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and four blocked shots. Craig Porter Jr. supplied 16 points, and Max Strus added 15.

Cade Cunningham carried the Pistons with 38 points, nine assists and seven rebounds. Tim Hardaway Jr. had 20 points and Ausar Thompson 12.

Cavaliers All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell was inactive due to a right shoulder contusion. Mitchell scored 31 points in a seven-point home loss to Boston on Tuesday.

Mobley dominated the first half, scoring 20 points as Cleveland grabbed a 65-56 lead.

Strus’ layup with 9:50 left in the third gave the Cavaliers a 70-60 lead. Thompson had a basket and an assist during a 7-0 Detroit spurt to cut Cleveland’s lead to three.

Cunningham’s 3-pointer with 4:47 remaining in the quarter pulled the Pistons within one at 77-76. Cunningham’s layup later in the quarter gave Detroit a one-point lead.

The Cavaliers regained the lead at 86-83 on a 3-pointer by Porter before the end of the quarter. Cleveland then scored the first nine points of the fourth. — Reuters

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