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Duterte Challenges House's Legal Process in Supreme Court

4/9/2026

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Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte continues her legal challenge, alleging the House improperly referred complaints to the justice committee without full House approval.
Duterte contends this undermines constitutional safeguards and sets a dangerous precedent for allegations of misuse of public funds and threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Critics, including Akbayan Representative Perci Cendaña, view Duterte's Supreme Court filing as an evasion.

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Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte continues her legal challenge, alleging the House improperly referred complaints to the justice committee without full House approval.
Duterte contends this undermines constitutional safeguards and sets a dangerous precedent for allegations of misuse of public funds and threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Critics, including Akbayan Representative Perci Cendaña, view Duterte's Supreme Court filing as an evasion.