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- On February 23, 2026, the House of Representatives initiated impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.
- Four complaints were referred to the House justice committee, triggering a one-year bar on future impeachment attempts, following a 2025 impeachment attempt ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
- The complaints allege online death threats, misuse of confidential funds, and nondeclaration of assets.
- The justice committee will assess sufficiency within 60 session days.
- A hearing would follow if deemed sufficient, requiring a one-third vote for further action.
