Sara Duterte Seeks Supreme Court to Void Impeachment

Vice President Sara Duterte has filed a petition with the Philippine Supreme Court to nullify the impeachment complaint against her, arguing it is unconstitutional and procedurally flawed. Supported by her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, and multiple lawyers from Mindanao, her petition claims the complaint violates the constitutional one-year bar on impeachment proceedings and was improperly verified by the House of Representatives. The impeachment, filed on February 5 by 240 lawmakers, accuses Duterte of misuse of funds. Her petition seeks a temporary restraining order to prevent the Senate from proceeding with the trial. Multiple related petitions have been filed with the Supreme Court, emphasizing concerns over due process and constitutional compliance. The Supreme Court has yet to discuss these petitions in its en banc sessions.