MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court En Banc has declared the Articles of Impeachment filed against Vice President Sara Duterte as unconstitutional.
In its ruling, the high court said the Senate cannot take jurisdiction over the complaint due to procedural violations, including the breach of the one-year ban on filing successive impeachment cases. The decision effectively blocks any Senate action on the complaint and reinforces constitutional safeguards surrounding impeachment proceedings.
The ruling marks a significant legal victory for Duterte and underscores the limits of congressional power in initiating and prosecuting impeachment cases against top officials.
