July 10, 2022
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate will tackle on Wednesday afternoon the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte in light of the July 25 Supreme Court ruling that it was unconstitutional.
Despite the ruling, Impeachment proponents have not quite given up on the prospect of putting the vice president on trial.
Last Monday, the House filed, through the Office of the Solicitor General, a motion for reconsideration to the high court, which then gave Duterte 10 days to comment on the motion.
Meanwhile, The 1Sambayan Coalition, a civil society group led by retired Supreme Court justices Antonio Carpio and Conchita Carpio-Morales, has filed a consolidated motion to the Supreme Court asking it to issue a status quo ante order, which would bar the Senate from junking the impeachment complaint against Duterte.
Here’s a backgrounder article on the impeachment case:
Sara Duterte impeachment: What you need to know
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“MIYEMBRO PO BA SILA NG SUPREMIST COURT?”
Senate President Chiz Escudero defended the Supreme Court’s role as the final arbiter of the 1987 Constitution as he explained his vote moving to archive the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, following the High Court’s… pic.twitter.com/4ifwBCCToK
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) August 6, 2025
“MAG MOVE ON NA TAYO”
Sen. Bong Go voted yes to the motion to archive the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte in accordance to the Supreme Court’s ruling of it as “unconstitutional.” He reminded his fellow colleagues to focus on other matters and put the… pic.twitter.com/5H7EFBx1so
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) August 6, 2025
“MAKE NO MISTAKE, THIS WAS THE ACT OF THE SENATE.”
Sen. Risa Hontiveros voted no against the motion to archive the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte, reaffirming that the Supreme Court’s ruling is not yet final due to the pending motion for… pic.twitter.com/zvbPmNl7Kh
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) August 6, 2025
“I ABSTAIN”
Sen. Ping Lacson abstained from voting against the motion to archive the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte, acknowledging the Supreme Court’s authority over its initial decision, while still considering the pending motion for reconsideration… pic.twitter.com/o9RVqXmlA8
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) August 6, 2025
“HINTAYIN LANG ANG FINAL DECISION”
Sen. Kiko Pangilinan voted no against the motion to archive the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte, but clarifies that his vote isn’t in defiance of the Supreme Court’s authority and is still waiting for the decision on… pic.twitter.com/uZAPwcVo6l
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) August 6, 2025
“HINDI PO ITO ANG WAKAS”
Sen. Erwin Tulfo voted in favor of the motion to archive the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte, citing the Supreme Court’s decision on the case as “unconstitutional.” Though he added that the vice president should still come… pic.twitter.com/ZgpHGjEg4l
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) August 6, 2025
VILLARS VOTE YES
Senatorial siblings Sen. Camille and Mark Villar both voted in favor of the motion to archive the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte on the grounds of the Supreme Court’s authority
“By recognizing the authority of the Supreme Court on… pic.twitter.com/ucJQiV3qPG
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) August 6, 2025
“IT PAINS ME TO VOTE AGAINST MY MINORITY FLOOR LEADER”
Sen. Migz Zubiri voted in favor of the motion to archive the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte, contrary to the rest of the minority bloc, citing the Supreme Court’s authority as the final arbiter… pic.twitter.com/pvAwWKarAW
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) August 6, 2025
IMPEACHMENT VS SARA DUTERTE ARCHIVED
BREAKING: Voting 19-4-1, the Senate decides to archive the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte.
To archive means to set it aside and pull it out of the chamber’s records if deemed necessary by majority.
Only… pic.twitter.com/5FdJ0AqH3x
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) August 6, 2025
HOW DID THE SENATORS VOTE?
The Senate moved to archive the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday, August 6, voting 19-4-1. Here’s how they voted.
READ: https://t.co/LQaa35D2eQ pic.twitter.com/PUSjAtaYhE
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JUST IN: Voting 5-19, the motion to “table” or postpone consideration of Sen. Rodante Marcoleta’s motion is lost. | @charieabarcaINQ
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‘SHOULD WE NOT FIRST CONVENE AS AN IMPEACHMENT COURT?’
Senate minority bloc members raised concerns over jurisdiction, the lack of Senate rules allowing a motion to dismiss, and the need to convene as an impeachment court before taking any action on the case against Vice… pic.twitter.com/QdmykyJ24u
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) August 6, 2025
JUST IN: Sen. Rodante Marcoleta — a member of the so-called Duterte bloc in the Senate — wants Vice President Sara Duterte’s case be dismissed due to its “unconstitutionality.”
“The complaint is unconstitutional, is void ab initio, violative of due process. The Senate never… pic.twitter.com/xsAdJ98XG4
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) August 6, 2025
LOOK: Sen. Rodante Marcoleta takes the podium and delivers his privilege speech.
“Ang impeachment complaint ay parang sinaing na niluto ng House of Representatives. Hilaw na hilaw,” says Marcoleta. | @charieabarcaINQ
• Follow live updates here: https://t.co/s2nyBWLyxh… pic.twitter.com/jfY8k3g4u1
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NEWS UPDATE: Today’s Senate session begins.
Only 22 senators are present at the hall. The chamber is set to decide today on the fate of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. | @charieabarcaINQ
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• Watch… pic.twitter.com/ojJSTZa9pe
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) August 6, 2025
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