The hearing on the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte will begin on March 25, 2026, House Committee on Justice chairperson Gerville Luistro announced. This follows the adoption of a resolution by the House of Representatives allowing the committee to proceed with hearings during the congressional recess. Sessions in both the House and the Senate of the Philippines will be suspended from March 21 to May 3, 2026. "Our next hearing will be on March 25. We need to inform the justice committee members well in advance because they are taking advantage of this recess to address all their concerns in their districts," she said. The House justice panel convened on Wednesday to continue proceedings on the impeachment complaints against Duterte. On March 4, the committee found the complaints sufficient in substance. "This will be for the proper hearing, which means the presentation of evidence and witnesses," Luistro told reporters. She added that subsequent hearings are scheduled for April 14, April 22, and April 29. "We have at least four hearing days that are already predetermined," she said. Luistro explained that the schedule was set in advance to ensure the attendance of committee members despite the session break. "We actually have to do this because, if you recall, we are on recess," she said. The allegations include betrayal of public trust and culpable violation of the Constitution, among others, in connection with the alleged misuse of ₱612.5 million in confidential funds and reported threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his family.
