Lawmakers face constitutional challenge over VP Sara’s impeachment

Several lawmakers have stated that dismissing the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte without holding a trial would be unconstitutional.

Constitutionalist Atty. Christian Monsod, one of the framers of the 1987 Constitution, emphasized during an interview on Dobol B TV that the Senate cannot legally dismiss the case as it violates constitutional duties.

Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa and other senators are reportedly working on a draft resolution to seek dismissal of the impeachment case against Duterte, but Monsod warned such actions would be unconstitutional.

Monsod also advised Senator Francis Escudero and Tolentino to recuse themselves due to potential bias or conflict of interest in Duterte's impeachment proceedings.

Over 100 members of UP College of Law faculty called on the Senate to proceed with the trial, stressing that a dismissal would undermine public trust in the institution and alter checks and balances.