House warns Senate against premature vote on SC ruling on VP Sara Duterte's impeachment

The House of Representatives warned against the Senate proceeding with a vote on the Supreme Court's ruling regarding the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

House spokesperson Atty. Princess Abante stated that the SC's decision declaring the Articles of Impeachment unconstitutional is not yet final, urging senators to wait for the House to exhaust its legal remedies.

Abante emphasized that the Senate should allow the Supreme Court to hear the House's Motion for Reconsideration and cautioned against any premature action that could undermine due process or the constitutional role of the House.

The SC ruled 13-0-2 last week, declaring the Articles of Impeachment unconstitutional due to a one-year rule violation and a right-to-due-process issue.

The IBP also called for adherence to the high court's decision, warning that defying it could erode legal order and imperil democratic institutions.

Abante underscored the importance of preserving the integrity of the impeachment process to protect democratic institutions and uphold constitutional checks and balances.