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“A news report shows that Vice President Sara Duterte was convicted in the ongoing impeachment trial against her.”
Social media posts Claim dated 31 Aug 2026.
Vera Files rated thisFalse

What Vera Files found

The May 7 news clip from GMA News was about the House Committee on Justice resolution recommending Duterte's conviction and the Articles of Impeachment against her. The Senate has yet to vote on whether to convict or acquit Duterte as the impeachment trial continues.

Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.

In short

This claim spread on social media around 31 August 2026. Vera Files (Philippines) looked into it and published its finding on 2 September 2026, 2 days later. Its rating was “False”.

Where the claim appeared

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