Lawyers Seek to Halt Impeachment Hearings Against Philippine VP Sara Duterte

A group of lawyers led by Israelito Torreon asked the Supreme Court to declare impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte unconstitutional, while lawmakers criticized the petition.

27 Mar, 16:00 — 28 Mar, 05:42

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This story is significant because it involves a legal challenge to the impeachment process of a high-ranking official, Vice President Sara Duterte. The outcome could set a precedent for future impeachment proceedings and impact the political stability of the Philippines.

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A group of lawyers, led by Israelito Torreon, filed a petition with the Supreme Court.
The petition seeks to declare the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte unconstitutional.
The filing of the petition occurred on a Friday (March 28, 2026).

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A group of lawyers led by Israelito Torreon asked the Supreme Court to declare as unconstitutional the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.

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Lawmakers slammed the camp of Vice President Sara Duterte over the filing of a petition in the Supreme Court.

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Lawyers seek to stop impeachment hearings vs Sara Duterte

MANILA, Philippines — A group of lawyers led by Israelito Torreon asked the Supreme Court on Friday to declare as unconstitutional the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte at the House of Representatives. In a 186-page petition, Torreon and lawyers Victor Rodriguez, Martin Delgra III, Jimmy Bondoc, Raul Lambino, Luna Acosta-Manlitoc and four others

By mmercado

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philstarMostly Factual7h ago

Lawmakers hit petition before SC on VP impeachment

Lawmakers yesterday slammed the camp of Vice President Sara Duterte over the filing of a petition in the Supreme Court seeking to halt the impeachment proceedings.

By Jose Rodel Clapano

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First report: philstar · 27 Mar, 16:00|Full coverage: 2 · 14h|Window: 14h

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philstar27 Mar, 16:00First to report

Lawmakers hit petition before SC on VP impeachment

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inquirer28 Mar, 05:42Latest update

Lawyers seek to stop impeachment hearings vs Sara Duterte

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Petition FilingMarch 28 morning

A group of lawyers filed a petition with the Supreme Court to halt impeachment proceedings against VP Sara Duterte.

Lawmakers' ReactionMarch 27 evening / March 28

Lawmakers criticized the petition filed by the Vice President's camp.

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Lawyers Seek to Halt Impeachment Hearings Against Philippine VP Sara Duterte

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Lawmakers hit petition before SC on VP impeachment

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