Marcos Jr. not pursuing Duterte’s impeachment

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. is not pursuing the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte in the Senate, according to Malacañang.

Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro clarified during a press briefing on Wednesday that there are no plans for the president to push for the impeachment process against Duterte, despite recent elections.

Castro also stated that the administration has not expressed confidence in removing Duterte from office through impeachment proceedings and denied reports of any pursuit by the President.

Marcos and Duterte were once running mates but their relationship has deteriorated since then. Duterte was impeached by the House of Representatives on February 5 for 'high crimes', including an alleged assassination plot against Marcos.

The Senate is expected to convene as an impeachment court shortly after the session of Congress resumes on June 2, with a new composition of senators elected in recent polls potentially influencing the trial's outcome.

With five candidates aligned with Duterte's camp likely securing seats and three incumbent firm allies, there is speculation that she may be acquitted due to the election results.