The House committee on justice will reconvene Monday to formally adopt its report finding probable cause to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, following last week's vote. This clears the path for sending the Articles of Impeachment to the House plenary, needing at least 106 votes to proceed to the Senate.
In Manila, Philippines, the 39-member House committee on justice will reconvene on May 4, 2026, to vote on adopting its report consolidating two impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte. This follows the committee's April 29 unanimous finding of probable cause on allegations including corruption, constitutional violations, misuse of public funds, amassing ill-gotten wealth, and death threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Justice panel chair Batangas Rep. Jinky Luistro stated the committee has fulfilled its constitutional mandate, citing official records, financial documents, COA findings, and sworn statements. Duterte and her legal team boycotted all four hearings, responding only via public statements and press conferences with general denials.
Upon approval, the report heads to the House plenary for deliberations, with a vote possible as early as May 11. Observers note political realignments ahead of the 2028 elections as influencing factors.
Former Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III warned that blocking a Senate trial could spark a leadership shakeup, as the Constitution requires the trial to proceed promptly. This marks the second impeachment push against Duterte, after the first was ruled unconstitutional in 2025.
