The House of Representatives in the Philippines has voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, marking a historic decision. The vote, supported by a significant majority, sends the impeachment complaint directly to the Senate for trial.
The House of Representatives in the Philippines made a historic decision on Wednesday, voting to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte . The vote, supported by 215 lawmakers, more than double the required one-third, sent the verified fourth complaint resolution directly to the Senate . This swift action bypasses the usual committee level deliberations. Presidential son and Ilocos Norte Rep.
Sandro Marcos was among those who crossed party lines to endorse the fourth complaint, which lists a series of serious allegations against Duterte, including conspiracy to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., large-scale corruption, abuse of public funds, and involvement in extrajudicial killings. House Majority Leader Mannix Dalipe announced that the number of endorsers exceeded the constitutional and House rule requirements for immediate transmission to the Senate. Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, presiding over the plenary session, confirmed the motion and emphasized the importance of upholding the Constitution and ensuring that no public official is above the law. With this impeachment, Duterte joins a select group of only four high-ranking officials to face this fate since the Philippines returned to democracy in 1986. These include former President Joseph Estrada, former Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez, and the late Chief Justice Renato Corona.The fourth impeachment complaint against Duterte focuses on six key allegations, including the alleged misuse of P612.5 million in confidential funds from both the Office of the Vice President and the Department of Education, which Duterte previously headed. It also raises concerns about her unexplained wealth and failure to disclose assets, noting a significant increase in her net worth between 2007 and 2017 without a corresponding rise in income. A two-thirds vote in the Senate is needed to convict and remove Duterte from office. A conviction would also permanently bar her from holding any public office in the future. Senator Joel Villanueva, however, pointed out that the complaint will undergo a lengthy process before trial can commence in the Upper Chamber. He highlighted the procedural steps involved, including scheduling, referral, and reading of the complaint.Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, a Duterte ally, suggested that discussions regarding the impeachment are likely to occur during the plenary session after the 2025 midterm elections, as Congress adjourned yesterday. Meanwhile, Senate President Francis Escudero is scheduled to hold a press briefing today (Thursday) to shed light on the future course of the impeachment proceedings. Outside the House of Representatives, student protesters celebrated Wednesday's vote, viewing it as a significant victory, albeit one that is not yet complete. Darlene Cerico, a student protester, expressed her happiness, stating that the vote demonstrates the power of collective action. She acknowledged that there are still more steps to take to ensure full accountability for Duterte. The Akbayan party-list group hailed the impeachment as the beginning of the end for the Duterte dynasty's dominance, impunity, and alleged plunder. Akbayan Rep. Perci Cendaña, a supporter of the first impeachment complaint, characterized the vote as a resounding victory for the Filipino people and a clear warning to those who abuse power. He emphasized that the impeachment represents a rejection of the Dutertes' long-standing corruption and lack of accountability, sending a powerful message that the era of impunity is over. Dennis Coronacion, chairman of the political science department at the University of Santo Tomas, believes that the outcome of the Senate impeachment vote may hinge on President Marcos. He stated that if Marcos demonstrates unwavering commitment to the process, securing the required number of Senate votes could be achievable. Coronacion noted that Wednesday's vote came as a surprise to many
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