‘Impeachment no distraction from other concerns’MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives can address the country’s urgent concerns while still carrying out its constitutional duty to hear the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte, House assistant majority leader and Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong said yesterday. “There are pressing concerns facing the country that can be addressed more effectively by properly compartmentalizing how they are handled,” Adiong said in a statement, rejecting calls to forego the impeachment proceedings. Finished by MayThe House committee on justice may wrap up impeachment proceedings against Duterte by the end of May even as the body continues to tackle questions over probable cause and the fairness of the process. “From the time of the initiation or referral to the committee on justice, it’s 60 session days. So our estimate is, if I’m not mistaken, at the end of May,” justice vice chair and San Juan Rep. Ysabel Maria Zamora said over the weekend.

Source: Philippine Star March 31, 2026 16:26 UTC