Impeachment

The House of Representatives has set new rules requiring at least one-third of its members to sign an impeachment complaint for it to be forwarded to the Senate. The Supreme Court recently voided Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio's impeachment, citing constitutional violations, and the Senate is expected to uphold this ruling to avoid a constitutional crisis. Civil society groups are protesting against the decision, while the House plans to file a motion for reconsideration with the Supreme Court.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

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House warns Senate against premature vote on SC ruling on VP Sara Duterte's impeachment

The House of Representatives warned against the Senate proceeding with a vote on the Supreme Court's ruling regarding the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
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Sara Duterte impeachment complainants seek SC reconsideration

Six citizen complainants who filed an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte have submitted a motion for reconsideration to the Supreme Court regarding its ruling that declared the articles of impeachment unconstitutional.
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UP Law faculty warn SC ruling undermines impeachment process

Individual faculty members of the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Law expressed 'grave concern' over the Supreme Court's ruling declaring Vice President Sara Duterte's articles of impeachment unconstitutional, emphasizing that Congress has 'high prerogatives' in the process.
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Senate set to vote on SC ruling on VP Sara Duterte impeachment case

Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada predicts between 19 and 20 senators will vote to follow the Supreme Court’s (SC) ruling voiding the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte on August 6.
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Gerville Luistro elected as House Committee on Justice chair

Batangas Representative Gerville Luistro has been appointed as the chairperson of the House Committee on Justice following a motion by House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos during Wednesday's plenary session.
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Lawyers seek SC citation for ruling critique

Several lawyers have asked the Philippine Supreme Court to cite Akbayan Representative Perci Cendaña, anti-poverty adviser Larry Gadon, and analyst Richard Heydarian in indirect contempt over their comments on the court's ruling that blocked Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.
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Carpio sees SC reversal chance for Duterte impeachment

Former Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Antonio Carpio believes there is still a possibility that the SC may reverse its decision to block Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment proceedings.
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Senate to discuss SC ruling on Duterte impeachment Aug 6

The Senate will discuss the Supreme Court's decision declaring the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte unconstitutional on August 6, 2025.
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Chiz Escudero urges Senate to follow SC ruling on VP Sara Duterte impeachment

Senate President Francis 'Chiz' Escudero reiterated his view that the Senate should adhere to the Supreme Court's decision declaring the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte unconstitutional.
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SC ruling on impeachment criticized for undermining accountability

Legal experts warn that the Supreme Court's recent ruling on impeachment proceedings could undermine legitimate attempts at accountability by allowing baseless complaints to block valid cases.
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