Impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte are unlikely to succeed in the 19th Congress due to insufficient support from House members.
Only six congressmen have backed the complaints, with no new endorsements, and a lack of majority support hinders the process.
House Secretary General Reginald Velasco emphasized that the complaints cannot move forward without the backing of a simple majority, both in the committee and the plenary.
The impending election campaign period and limited session days before the break also complicate the timeline for the complaints.
While some lawmakers continue to push for Duterte’s impeachment, including ACT Party-list Rep. France Castro, experts argue the effort faces significant challenges given the current political landscape.
Source: PhilNews24 | January 19, 2025
