Philippine VP Sara Duterte’s Malaysia trip won’t stall impeachment process – House spokesman

House of Representatives spokesperson Princess Abante addresses issues about the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte during a press briefing on Tuesday (June 10, 2025). Abante said House prosecutors are fully prepared to fulfill their constitutional duty once the Senate opens the trial of the impeachment case against Duterte. - Photo courtesy of House Press and Public Affairs Bureau

MANILA: The House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 10) said Vice President Sara Duterte’s personal trip to Malaysia would not derail the impeachment proceedings against her, even as it urged the Senate to proceed with its constitutional duty to try the case.

“What is important is for the Senate to start the trial for the prosecutors to know the next step to take and what will happen to the impeachment process,” House spokesperson Princess Abante said in a press briefing.