MANILA, Philippines — Lawyers allied with Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday filed a petition before the Supreme Court of the Philippines seeking a temporary restraining order (TRO) to stop the ongoing impeachment proceedings against her at the House of Representatives.
Attorney Atty. Torreon, who has represented the Duterte camp in previous legal actions, clarified that the petition was filed on behalf of taxpayers, not as part of the Vice President’s official legal team.
The petition, filed as a certiorari case with a prayer for TRO, asks the high court to intervene and suspend the lower chamber’s impeachment process.
Further details are expected as the case develops.
IMPEACHMENT MOVE VS VP SARA DUTERTE
The impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte stem from mounting political tensions and allegations raised against her in the House of Representatives of the Philippines.
While the specific grounds have yet to be fully disclosed in this report, impeachment complaints typically involve accusations of culpable violation of the Constitution, betrayal of public trust, graft and corruption, or other high crimes under Philippine law.
The move to seek a TRO signals an attempt by Duterte-aligned lawyers to challenge the legality or procedure of the impeachment process before it progresses further.
If granted, a TRO from the Supreme Court could temporarily halt deliberations in the House.
The development comes amid a broader climate of political friction in the country, with Duterte remaining one of the most prominent and polarizing figures in Philippine politics.