Philippine Senate Protest: Citizens Demand Impeachment Trial

Philippine Senate Protest Demands Impeachment Trial Manila, Philippines – On June 11, 2025, a demonstration took place outside the Philippine Senate. Citizens protested the Senate's decision to return Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment case to the House of Representatives. Eighteen senators voted for the remand, sparking outrage among some citizens. The protesters, many holding signs reading "Sundin ang Konstitusyon! Impeachment Trial Ngayon!" (Follow the Constitution! Impeachment Trial Now!), performed a symbolic oath. One protester stated, "We solemnly swear to fulfill our duty as citizens and demand justice." Another added, "The 18 senators who voted to remand the case have betrayed their oath." The protest underscores the deep divisions surrounding the impeachment case and the ongoing debate about accountability within the Philippine government. The event highlights the importance of citizen engagement in the political process and the ongoing discussion of the impeachment process in the Philippines.