Sara Duterte

Vice President Sara Duterte faces an impeachment trial that has been declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, leading to protests and calls for reconsideration from activists, legal experts, and some senators. The Integrated Bar of the Philippines urged adherence to the court's ruling, while citizen complainants and lawmakers like Perci Cendaña have submitted motions for reconsideration, arguing it undermines constitutional accountability. Public opinion remains divided, with many Filipinos supporting the impeachment process as a means of ensuring due legal proceedings.

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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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Marcos’s trust, perf. up; Duterte’s down

President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr.'s trust and performance ratings saw an increase in the second quarter of 2025, according to OCTA Research.
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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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Abante challenges Escudero's claim of 'demolition job' from House

House spokesperson Princess Abante challenged Senate President Francis Escudero's claim that a 'demolition job' against him originated from the House of Representatives.
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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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