Philippine Senate Returns Duterte Impeachment Articles to House, Sparking Constitutional Debate

The Philippine Senate voted 18-5 on June 11, 2025, to return articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte to the House of Representatives. The motion, introduced by Senator Bato Dela Rosa, argued that the impeachment process contained procedural flaws. This decision has ignited a debate about its constitutionality. Former Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio, interviewed in the video, stated that returning the articles to the House is unconstitutional, violating the one-year ban on impeachment proceedings against the same official. However, others argue the Senate acted within its rights. The Senate's action highlights the ongoing political tensions in the Philippines and raises questions about the future of the impeachment process.