The number of House lawmakers supporting the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte has increased to 240 after over 20 representatives who were initially unable to attend the oathtaking and verification process due to prior commitments formally expressed their support. The impeachment case has been elevated to the Senate, bypassing discussions at the House Committees on Rules and Justice, and is expected to be discussed by June after the Senate's four-month break.
OVER 20 more House lawmakers backed the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte , House Secretary General Reginald Velasco confirmed Friday, February 7, 2025. In a message to reporters, Velasco said these lawmakers are those who were unable to attend the initial oathtaking and verification due to prior commitments abroad or in their respective districts but have sent their verifications to formalize their support for the proceedings.
Edvic YapDue to this development, the total number of House lawmakers who signed the impeachment of Duterte has increased to 240 from the initial 215. The impeachment case was immediately elevated to the Senate, bypassing discussions at the House Committee on Rules and the Committee on Justice, in accordance with a provision in the Constitution that allows the immediate convening of a Senate trial if more than one-third of all House members voted in its favor.
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