Lawmakers delay action on VP Duterte's impeachment amid holiday break

With only three session days left before Congress breaks for the Christmas holidays, lawmakers from both majority and minority blocs remain in a 'wait-and-see' mode regarding the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte.

ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro noted that many lawmakers are awaiting developments and instructions from their respective party leaders before endorsing any of the existing or upcoming complaints.

Kabataan Party List Representative Raoul Manuel believes that the majority may be ensuring they have sufficient support to expedite the impeachment process under House rules, emphasizing the importance of a unified decision by party leaders.

Despite time constraints, Castro expressed optimism that if party leaders decide to proceed with an impeachment complaint, it could be quickly addressed even after Christmas through a special session.

The Office of the House Secretary General awaits another expected complaint before transmitting all similar complaints to the House Speaker, while some congressmen have requested additional time to evaluate the first two complaints.

Lawmakers are also gauging the political climate and feasibility of an impeachment trial in the Senate, with many waiting for a third complaint reportedly coming from religious groups.