Philippine Senate Archives Vice President Sara Duterte Impeachment After Supreme Court Ruling

The Philippine Senate voted overwhelmingly to archive the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, adhering to the Supreme Court's ruling that declared the impeachment unconstitutional. The motion to archive was approved by 19 senators, effectively halting the impeachment proceedings as the Senate acted in line with the court's decision. Senate Minority Leader Tito Sotto's proposal to wait for the Supreme Court's resolution on the House's motion for reconsideration was rejected by a significant margin. Despite the court ruling and Senate vote, several groups protested outside the Senate building, urging lawmakers to continue the impeachment process. Senator Bato dela Rosa expressed support for obeying the Supreme Court's decision, emphasizing its immediate executory effect. The proceedings reflected a political consensus within the Senate to respect the judiciary's authority while public demonstrations signaled ongoing dissent.