ANO ANG MANGYAYARI MATAPOS ANG IMPEACHMENT TRIAL NI VP SARA DUTERTE SA SENADO? SINO ANG PAPALIT?

Impeachment is a constitutional process in the Philippines used to remove high-ranking officials, including the Vice President, for serious offenses such as betrayal of public trust, corruption, bribery, graft, and other high crimes. The process is outlined in Article XI, Section 2 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution.

If a Vice President is impeached, they will undergo a trial in the Senate, which will determine whether they should be removed from office.

Step-by-Step Process of Impeachment in the Philippines
Step 1: Filing of an Impeachment Complaint
Any House of Representatives member or a citizen with endorsement from a congressman can file an impeachment complaint.
The complaint must include evidence of violations such as abuse of power, corruption, or betrayal of public trust.
Only one impeachment complaint can be filed against the same official within a year.
Step 2: House of Representatives Deliberation
The House Committee on Justice reviews if the complaint has sufficient grounds.
If the complaint is found valid, it is forwarded to the House of Representatives for voting.
A one-third (1/3) vote of all House members is required to approve the Articles of Impeachment.
Once approved, the Vice President is officially impeached and the case moves to the Senate.
Step 3: Senate Impeachment Trial
The Senate acts as the impeachment court, with senators serving as judges.
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court presides over the trial.
Both the prosecution (House of Representatives) and the defense (Vice President's legal team) present their arguments.
Witnesses, documents, and testimonies are examined.
Step 4: Senate Voting and Verdict
After the trial, senators will vote whether to convict or acquit the Vice President.
A two-thirds (2/3) vote of all senators