55 House Justice Committee Members Vote to Impeach VP Sara Duterte

A total of 55 members of the House Committee on Justice voted in favor of proceeding with the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, marking a significant development in the ongoing political process in the Philippines.

The vote, conducted within the committee, signals the advancement of the impeachment complaint to the next stage of deliberation, subject to further action by the House of Representatives.

Committee Vote Signals Key Step in Impeachment Process

The House Committee on Justice is tasked with determining the sufficiency of impeachment complaints. A majority vote in favor indicates that the complaint has passed initial scrutiny and may proceed to further legislative processes.

Impeachment proceedings in the Philippines follow a constitutional process, requiring evaluation by the committee before any formal endorsement to the plenary session.

Full List of 55 Members Who Voted in Favor

  • Janette Garin — Iloilo, 1st District
  • Mika Suansing — Nueva Ecija, 1st District
  • Raymond Mendoza — TUCP Party List
  • Jayjay Suarez — Quezon Province, 2nd District
  • Albee Benitez — Bacolod City, Lone District
  • Javi Benitez — Negros Occidental, 3rd District
  • Rurik Padiernos — Galing sa Puso Party List
  • Mica Gonzales — Pampanga, 3rd District
  • Yasser Balindong — Lanao del Sur, 2nd District
  • Jay Khonghun — Zambales, 1st District
  • Ping Remulla — Cavite, 7th District
  • Sheen Gonzales — Eastern Samar, Lone District
  • Stephen Tan — Samar, 1st District
  • Reynolds Tan — Samar, 2nd District
  • Roy Gonzales — Santa Rosa City, Lone District
  • Terry Ridon — Bicol Saro Party List
  • Chel Diokno — Akbayan Party List
  • Renee Co — Kabataan Party List
  • Sarah Elago — Gabriela Party List
  • Antonio Tinio — ACT Teachers Party List
  • Gil Acosta — Palawan, 3rd District
  • Bernadette Barbers — Surigao del Norte, 2nd District
  • Allan Ty — LPGMA Party List
  • Paolo Ortega — La Union, 1st District
  • Lorenz Defensor — Iloilo, 3rd District
  • Zia Adiong — Lanao del Sur, 1st District
  • Howard Guintu — Capiz, 1st District
  • Janice Degamo — Negros Oriental, 3rd District
  • Jose Teves — TGP Party List
  • Anna Tuazon — Leyte, 3rd District
  • Perci Cendaña — Akbayan Party List
  • Samantha Santos — Cotabato, 3rd District
  • Julienne Baronda — Iloilo City, Lone District
  • Yevgeny Emano — Misamis Oriental, 2nd District
  • Ferjenel Biron — Iloilo, 4th District
  • Benny Abante — Manila City, 6th District
  • Ysabel Zamora — San Juan City, Lone District
  • Leila de Lima — Mamamayang Liberal Party List
  • Joel Chua — Manila City, 3rd District
  • Brian Poe — FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party List
  • Lordan Suan — Cagayan de Oro, 1st District
  • Ann Matibag — Laguna, 1st District
  • Mauricio Domogan — Baguio City, Lone District
  • Keith Flores — Bukidnon, 2nd District
  • Jose Alvarez — Palawan, 2nd District
  • Joboy Aquino — Butuan City, Lone District
  • Franz Legazpi — Pinoy Workers Party List
  • Ernix Dionisio — Manila City, 1st District
  • Patrick Vargas — Quezon City, 5th District
  • Emerson Pascual — Nueva Ecija, 4th District
  • Munir Arbison — Sulu, 2nd District
  • Jude Acidre — Tingog Party List
  • Rodge Gutierrez — 1-Rider Party List
  • Doris Maniquiz — Zambales, 2nd District
  • Cristina Lopez — Alona Party List

What Happens Next

Following the committee’s vote, the impeachment complaint may be elevated to the House plenary for further consideration. If endorsed, it could eventually be transmitted to the Senate for trial, in accordance with constitutional procedures.

Officials have yet to release a full timeline for the next stages of the process.

Political and Public Implications

The development has drawn attention across political circles, as impeachment proceedings against a sitting vice president are considered a rare and consequential event. Analysts note that the outcome of the process could have broader implications for governance and political dynamics in the country.

Further updates are expected as the House of Representatives continues its deliberations.