The House Justice Committee has unanimously approved the amended committee report on the two impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte. The report will now be transmitted to the House Committee on Rules, which is responsible for including its discussion in the order of business on the plenary floor.
Next Steps in the Plenary
Once the report reaches the plenary, it will be sponsored by committee officials and may be questioned by other House members who were unable to scrutinize the complaints during the Justice Committee hearings. According to Justice Committee Chair Representative Gerville Luistro, the plenary session on May 11 is the scheduled date for House members to decide whether to approve or reject the committee report.
Unanimous Approval
On Monday, all 55 members of the Justice Committee formally approved the amended committee report, which found probable cause to impeach Vice President Duterte. The approval was unanimous, signaling strong support within the committee for moving forward with the impeachment process.
The transmission to the Rules Committee marks a critical procedural step, as it sets the stage for the full House of Representatives to debate and vote on the impeachment complaint. If the plenary approves the report, the case will be elevated to the Senate for trial.
