VP lawyers ‘not consulted’ on SC impeach petitionMANILA, Philippines — Lawyers of Vice President Sara Duterte were not consulted by those who asked the Supreme Court (SC) to stop the impeachment proceedings against her at the House committee on justice. In fact, the Vice President, I think in an interview the other day or yesterday, also mentioned that she wasn’t consulted,” Poa maintained. Meanwhile, Poa gave assurance that he will attend the hearing of the House justice panel on April 14 after a subpoena was issued against him. “They (justice panel) followed the process. Meanwhile, justice panel vice chair and Bukidnon 2nd district Rep. Jonathan Keith Flores said they might complete the probable cause stage of the impeachment proceedings as early as April.

Source: Philippine Star April 01, 2026 16:58 UTC