SC orders Congress to provide info on Duterte VP impeachment

The Supreme Court has ordered the Senate and the House of Representatives to provide information regarding the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, including details about the preparation and circulation of draft Articles of Impeachment.

In a notice dated July 8, the SC requested both chambers to comment on the validity and constitutionality of the fourth impeachment complaint against Duterte and inquired about the status of the first three complaints filed in December 2024.

The House of Representatives confirmed receipt of the Supreme Court's resolution and vowed to comply with the order within the non-extendible 10-day period, referring the matter to the Office of the Solicitor General for counsel.

Senate Impeachment Court spokesperson Atty. Reggie Tongol said that while the Senate will prepare its response, it remains committed to respecting judicial processes and will not comment further publicly on this matter.

The House prosecution team has been required to submit detailed information regarding the status of the first three complaints, the authority of the secretary general to refuse transmittal of these complaints, and whether each member had time to review the charges before signing.