House of Representatives

Vice President Sara Duterte's defense team labeled the House committee on justice's 'mini-trial' as unconstitutional following her decision to skip the initial hearing on two remaining impeachment complaints.

March 25, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

The House committee on justice issued multiple subpoenas on Wednesday in connection with impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte, seeking her statements of assets, tax records and other documents from 2007 to 2025. The panel summoned key witnesses and records from agencies like the Ombudsman, BIR, SEC and NBI. Duterte did not attend the hearing.

The House committee on justice will resume deliberations today on the junked impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., paving the way for a committee report to be voted on in plenary session.

February 05, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Both impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte have been transmitted to the Office of the Speaker, House Secretary General Cheloy Garafil said on Friday. This occurred exactly one year after the Supreme Court struck down her previous impeachment as unconstitutional. The House has several days left to include them in the Order of Business and refer to the justice committee.

Malacañang has stated that any change in House leadership, amid rumors of Speaker Faustino Dy III's replacement, is solely for the House of Representatives to decide. Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro emphasized that the matter is not in the President's hands. Meanwhile, a regional alliance has voiced strong support for Dy.

November 13, 2025 በAI የተዘገበ

The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition by several vloggers challenging the House of Representatives' inquiry into the spread of fake news. The court ruled that inviting them as resource persons did not violate their freedom of expression. It also emphasized that resource persons should be treated with respect during legislative hearings.