Vice‑President Sara Duterte faces fresh impeachment allegations after the Senate approved articles that led to criticism of senators who opposed the trial. Over the year, the Senate, then headed by President Francis Escudero, did not convene an impeachment court despite mounting public pressure. Lawyers supporting the Duterte family filed a petition with the Supreme Court, which ruled the complaint violated the one‑year bar rule and that Duterte was not afforded due process.
"This impeachment is just tiring, especially to our fellow Filipinos," Duterte said in an interview in Davao City. She claims her legal team is already preparing for the next complaint, which she expects could be filed after the one‑year ban lapses.
There have already been four complaints filed with the House Justice Committee since the start of their investigations, mainly accusing her of misusing confidential funds totaling P612.5 million granted in 2023 for the Office of the Vice‑President and the Department of Education.
"We can see that those who are complaining have no evidence to show at all," Duterte added. She also pointed out that her threats against President Marcos, First Lady Liza Araneta‑Marcos, and former Speaker Martin Romualdez stemmed from a virtual press conference last year where she criticized the administration over the detention of her chief of staff, Zuleika Lopez.
