Lawmakers hit petition before SC on VP impeachmentMANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers yesterday slammed the camp of Vice President Sara Duterte over the filing of a petition in the Supreme Court seeking to halt the impeachment proceedings. Now, there is a hearing, they are again questioning the hearing,” Luistro said. Despite political tensions surrounding the impeachment, Luistro said the focus should remain on accountability and transparency. De Lima: VP desperateVice President Duterte ran again to the SC because she is “desperate to evade” accountability, House senior minority leader Leila de Lima said yesterday. Akbayan party-list Rep. Perci Cendaña said he is not surprised that Duterte’s lawyers again ran to the SC.

Source: Philippine Star March 27, 2026 16:34 UTC