Congress, impeachment and Philippines

Philippine vice president’s impeachment trial will start after Congress reopens in June
The Philippine Senate president says the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will begin after Congress reopens in June and will be done fairly to avoid a repeat of a 2001 impeachment proceeding that stalled and sparked massive protests that forced a president to step down.
Philippines Senate head says cannot hear impeachment complaint against vice-president until June
The Philippine Senate can only act on the impeachment complaint against Vice-President Sara Duterte on June 2 when Congress resumes after the midterm elections, Senate President Francis Escudero told a briefing on Thursday.
Sara impeachment: What happens to House prosecutors if trial is held in next Congress?
With the 2025 midterm elections approaching, what happens to the elected House prosecutors in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial if they lose reelection and the proceedings take place in the 20th Congress?
Philippines’ Vice President Is Impeached, Deepening Political Turmoil
A conviction would hamper the political ambitions of Sara Duterte, who has said that she would like to succeed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
Philippines' Marcos says vice president's impeachment not a matter for executive branch
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Thursday distanced himself from the impeachment of his estranged Vice President Sara Duterte, saying the executive branch of government cannot have a hand in it.
‘God save the Philippines…from her’: Reactions to VP Sara’s post-impeachment remarks
Lawmakers who signed Vice President Sara Duterte's articles of impeachment tell her — see you in the impeachment court
Philippines’ Sara Duterte faces Senate trial after House impeachment
A bill of impeachment will be sent to the upper house, Duterte could face removal and be barred for life from holding office.
Philippine Congress paves way for impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte
The Philippine lower house on Wednesday impeached Vice President Sara Duterte, the daughter of the country's firebrand former leader, setting the stage for a rare, high-profile trial in the Senate.
Impeachment complaint against Philippine vice president endorsed by Congress
Sara Duterte would be the Philippines' second most senior official to face removal from office. The grounds for impeachment were not immediately clear.
Philippine Vice President Duterte impeached over Marcos assassination remark and other allegations
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte was impeached Wednesday on a range of accusations that include plotting to assassinate the president, large-scale corruption and failing to strongly denounce China’s aggressive actions against Filipino forces in the disputed South China Sea.
WATCH: VP Sara Duterte press conference on impeachment
Vice President Sara Duterte holds a press conference on Friday, February 7, 2025. The Vice President had been impeached by the House of Representatives on February 5, after a total of 215 lawmakers have endorsed the fourth impeachment complaint,
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Sara impeached as Congress adjourns
Congress adjourned on Wednesday, but not before the House of Representatives impeached Vice President Sara Duterte and ...
Philippines’ Marcos says V-P’s impeachment not a matter for executive branch
Mr Marcos distanced himself from the impeachment of his estranged V-P Sara Duterte. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Philippines’ vice president impeached, deepening political turmoil
Vice President Sara Duterte of the Philippines was impeached by lawmakers Wednesday, further escalating political tensions in a strategically important U.S. ally in Asia.