August 6, 2025
The Senate has officially approved a motion to archive the articles of impeachment filed against Vice President Sara Duterte.
The decision comes as the Supreme Court is still deliberating on a motion for reconsideration filed by the House of Representatives, following the high court’s earlier ruling that declared the impeachment complaint unconstitutional.
A total of 19 senators voted in favor of archiving the case. Those who opposed the motion were Senate Minority Leader Tito Sotto, Senator Risa Hontiveros, Senator Kiko Pangilinan, and Senator Bam Aquino. Senator Ping Lacson abstained from the vote.
The move has sparked criticism from some lawmakers, particularly from members of the House, who argue that the Senate’s action could undermine due process while the matter remains unresolved at the Supreme Court.
