SC junks House appeal on Sara impeachmentMANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld its ruling declaring the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte as unconstitutional for violating the one-year bar rule, denying with finality the motion for reconsideration of the House of Representatives. The fourth impeachment complaint had been endorsed by one-third of House members and transmitted to the Senate on Feb. 6. The SC ruled that the one-year ban is counted from the time an impeachment complaint is dismissed or otherwise rendered no longer viable. EmasculatedIn an interview with “Storycon” on One News, Sarmiento said the SC decision has “dulled” the impeachment process. With the House confronted by new impeachment complaints not only against the Vice President but also the President, lawmakers must adjust their rules to abide by the new rules.

Source: Philippine Star January 29, 2026 16:55 UTC