This article explains the constitutional process for replacing the Philippine Vice President in case of death, disability, removal from office, or resignation. It focuses specifically on the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, outlining the steps involved in the trial and the potential consequences for her position.
Who takes over “in case of death, permanent disability, removal from office or resignation” of the elected Vice President of the Philippines?“Whenever there is a vacancy in the Office of the Vice-President during the term for which he was elected, the President shall nominate a Vice-President from among the Members of the Senate and the House of Representatives who shall assume office upon confirmation by a majority vote of all the Members of both Houses of the Congress, voting separately.
The impeachment of VP Duterte does not mean that she is already ousted from office. The VP has to undergo trial before the Senate, which under the Constitution, has the “sole power to try and decide all cases of impeachment." On the conduct of trial on an impeachment case, Senate Resolution No. 39 adopted on March 23, 2011 states:
“Political neutrality” is defined in the resolution as “exercise of public official’s duty without unfair discrimination and regardless of party affiliation or preference.”
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