Can House muster votes to impeach Sara Duterte? Rep. Benny Abante Jr. (Manila 6th District), chair of the House Committee on Human Rights and an endorser of the latest complaint, said the numbers are there. Even so, a one-third vote of all members is still required to approve the articles and authorize transmittal to the Senate. “Our vice president, she did not take an oath. Maybe if she answered, it would be okay.”“But now is the time for the vice president to answer all the allegations.

Source: Philippine Star February 22, 2026 15:38 UTC