QUEZON CITY—The House of Representatives delivered a decisive blow to the Vice Presidency on May 11, voting 255-26-9 to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte for the second time. 

Surpassing the constitutional one-third threshold with ease, the chamber moved with aggressive speed to formalize the charges. 

Lawmakers supporting the move cited a breakdown in public trust, while the overwhelming margin signaled a solidified front against the Vice President within the legislative branch.

The impeachment complaint will now be transmitted to the upper house for a high-stakes trial. 

Under the leadership of newly elected Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano, the Senate is preparing to receive the articles of impeachment and convene as an impeachment court forthwith according to the Constitution.

This transition marks a critical juncture in the nation’s political landscape, as the Senate will now hold the final authority over VP Duterte’s removal from office.