House of Representatives

The House of Representatives will continue impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte next month despite a Supreme Court petition filed by her supporters. Lawmakers stated the justice committee will follow the 1987 Constitution and House rules. Clarificatory hearings are underway to determine probable cause.

March 25, 2026 Reported by AI

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.

The House of Representatives’ committee on justice has voted to adopt its February 4 report declaring the impeachment complaints against President Marcos insufficient in substance. The vote was 39-4, led by chairperson Representative Gerville Luistro of Batangas. It was added to the plenary session agenda and forwarded to the rules committee.

February 08, 2026 Reported by AI

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.

Whether Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will dissolve the House of Representatives for a snap election to secure long-term rule is set to be a major political focus in 2026. At a New Year press conference, she avoided a direct response, emphasizing the need for people to feel the effects of measures against price rises and other economic policies. Dissolution is likely after the passage of the fiscal 2026 budget in late March.

November 20, 2025 Reported by AI

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.