Overview

• The Senate approved Senator Rodante Marcoleta’s motion by 19 votes in favor, four opposed and one abstention to archive the impeachment articles.
• In July, the Supreme Court unanimously nullified the complaint for breaching the one-year bar and denying due process.
• The House of Representatives has filed a motion for reconsideration with the Supreme Court, leaving the possibility of a revived trial should justices reverse their decision.
• Archiving the articles effectively halts any impeachment trial against the vice president unless the high court reopens the case.
• The dispute reflects tensions between the Duterte and Marcos camps and could influence Sara Duterte’s prospects in the 2028 presidential race.