Manila Bulletin
These 2 solons agree: Constitutional duty of House to act on VP Sara impeachment raps
Two ranking House lawmakers, Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre and Bataan 1st district Rep. Geraldine Roman, agree that Congress has a constitutional duty to act on the impeachment complaints filed against Vice President Sara Duterte.
Rep. Acidre emphasized their mandate to process all impeachment complaints presented to the House.
Rep. Roman, while personally hesitant, acknowledged the constitutional obligation.
House Secretary-General Reginald Velasco also underscored that addressing an impeachment complaint is a ministerial duty, not a discretionary act.
The first impeachment complaint was filed by civil society figures led by former senator Leila de Lima on December 2, followed by a second complaint by progressive groups led by Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) on December 4.
The filing of these complaints reflects a public demand for accountability from elected officials.
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