Supreme Court upholds 'unconstitutionality' of VP Sara impeachmentMANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has denied the petition of the House of Representatives attempting to reverse the decision declaring the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte unconstitutional. In a unanimous vote of all participating justices on January 28, the high court, with finality, affirmed its July 25, 2025, decision, which declared the articles of impeachment unconstitutional. The high court also pointed out that the initiation must occur within the term of Congress to be valid. In July 2025, the Supreme Court declared the impeachment of Duterte unconstitutional, saying that the impeachment complaint is barred by the one-year rule. In a statement, Vice President Sara Duterte said that they acknowledged the Supreme Court's resolution.

Source: Philippine Star January 29, 2026 11:42 UTC