Carpio sees SC reversal chance for Duterte impeachment

Former Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Antonio Carpio believes there is still a possibility that the SC may reverse its decision to block Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment proceedings.

Carpio argues that the ruling was based on factual errors and asserts that a motion for reconsideration should lead to oral arguments, which the House of Representatives plans to file.

The SC previously ruled that the impeachment violated a constitutional bar against initiating more than one case against the same official in a year, though Carpio contends this rule does not apply to Duterte's fourth complaint.

Christian Monsod, a 1986 Constitutional Commission member, agrees that the SC may 'correct itself on some parts' of their decision and urges the Senate to hold off any action until it is final.

The House has found that the factual premises or findings in the ruling are incorrect and contrary to official records, prompting them to prepare a motion for reconsideration.

Even if the SC does not reverse its decision, Carpio suggests refiling the impeachment complaint after February 5, 2026, which is only a six-month delay.