Majority of Filipinos Support Impeachment Trial for Vice President

Recent data from an OCTA Research survey released on April 15, 2026, reveals that a significant 69% of Filipinos support an impeachment trial for Vice President Sara Duterte.

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The allegations against the Vice President are serious, involving claims of corruption and betrayal of public trust, notably sparked by testimony from a former associate regarding the handling of confidential funds.

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While support for the trial is widespread, it is notably strongest among younger Filipinos and in the Visayas and National Capital regions.

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Meanwhile, the Vice President has formally challenged the House hearings, taking her case to the Supreme Court.

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Despite her efforts to halt the inquiry, the Supreme Court has allowed the House hearings to move forward for now.

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As the political landscape remains volatile, this survey highlights a clear public demand for accountability, contrasting sharply with the Vice President's defense that the process is merely a strategy to weaken her political standing.

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What percentage of Filipinos expressed support for an impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte according to the survey?

28%

69%

87%

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69%

Which group showed the highest level of support for the impeachment trial?

Filipinos aged 18–24

Filipinos aged 40 and above

Filipinos living in Mindanao

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Filipinos aged 18–24

What is the primary action the Vice President has taken regarding the ongoing House hearings?

She apologized to the public for the misuse of funds.

She filed a petition with the Supreme Court to halt the proceedings.

She resigned from her position voluntarily.

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She filed a petition with the Supreme Court to halt the proceedings.

What specific allegation was made by the witness Ramil Madriaga during the hearings?

He alleged the rapid disposal of ₱125 million in confidential funds.

He alleged the Vice President committed voter fraud in the last election.

He claimed the Vice President was involved in a foreign espionage plot.

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He alleged the rapid disposal of ₱125 million in confidential funds.

How has the Supreme Court responded to the Vice President's request for a Temporary Restraining Order?

They dismissed the case due to lack of merit.

They have not issued a TRO and are allowing hearings to continue.

They issued an immediate TRO to stop the hearings.

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They have not issued a TRO and are allowing hearings to continue.

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