SC rules Articles of Impeachment against VP Duterte unconstitutional, cites one-year rule

Malacañang called on Filipinos to respect the Supreme Court's ruling declaring the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte unconstitutional.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stated that while they have yet to review the full text of the decision, everyone should respect the SC and its independence.

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the one-year rule bars the current impeachment complaint, thus the Senate lacks jurisdiction over it.

SC spokesperson Camille Ting clarified during a press conference that the ruling does not absolve Vice President Duterte from potential future legal actions.

Another impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte can be filed starting February 6, 2026.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Duterte have had a highly publicized falling out, with Duterte alleging she hired a hitman to kill the president should she be assassinated if she were to be assassinated.

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Duterte after determining that the House of Representatives violated the one-year ban on filing an impeachment case against her and did not give her sufficient opportunity to respond.