The Senate voted 19-4-1 to archive the impeachment articles against Vice President Sara Duterte, following a motion to adhere to the Supreme Court’s ruling that declared the impeachment unconstitutional.
Instead of convening as an impeachment court, senators debated the issue through motions, with a failed attempt to delay action pending the Supreme Court’s review of a motion for reconsideration.
The motion to archive, revised from “dismiss” after a suggestion by Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, passed with a majority vote.
Senators opposing the move viewed archiving as effectively killing the impeachment case, while supporters emphasized respecting the high court’s decision.
The next step depends on the Supreme Court’s ruling on the reconsideration; if denied, another impeachment complaint cannot be filed until February 2026 due to a one-year bar rule.
Source: PhilNews24 | August 7, 2025
