Philippine Senate Sends Duterte Impeachment Back to House

The Philippine Senate voted 18-5 on June 10, 2025, to return the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte to the House of Representatives. Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa introduced the motion, arguing that the Senate had more pressing matters to address. "The Senate has other important priorities," Dela Rosa stated during the session. This decision was met with opposition from Senators Koko Pimentel and Risa Hontiveros, who emphasized the Senate’s role as a continuing body and the importance of addressing the impeachment complaint. Despite this opposition, the motion passed, sending the case back to the House. The video concludes with the delivery of the documents to the House, signifying the end of the Senate's involvement in this particular impeachment process for now.