House adopts resolution certifying impeachment compliance, defers acceptance

On Wednesday, the Philippine House of Representatives adopted a resolution certifying that the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte comply with the 1987 Constitution.

Lawmakers deferred acceptance of the articles of impeachment until the Senate responds to queries regarding the remanding of the articles.

House Resolution No. 2346 was introduced by lawmakers including House Deputy Speaker Rep. David “Jay-Jay” Suarez and House Majority Leader Rep. Jose Manuel Dalipe, certifying compliance with constitutional requirements.

Isabela Representative Faustino “Inno” Dy V proposed deferring acceptance of the articles until the Senate answers clarificatory questions on remand issues.

Batangas 2nd District Representative Gerville Luistro stated it was impossible for the 19th Congress to comply with the Senate's certification order since members of the 20th Congress have yet to take office.

Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa claimed multiple previous complaints filed against Duterte violated constitutional ban on repeated impeachment proceedings, but no action was taken on them.