Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Friday that any impeachment complaint against his estranged vice president Sara Duterte would only distract Congress and not help people, in remarks that drew criticism from some lawmakers.

Vice-President Sara Duterte speaks to the media at the Batasan Pambansa in Quezon City on November 25, 2024, while the hearing on alleged irregularities in the use of confidential funds by the Office of the Vice President and the Department of Education is suspended.

While filing an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte is not part of the House agenda, any complaint filed will still be entertained.

Vice President Sara Duterte appears resigned to her fate in the event she is impeached. Vice President Sara Duterte says the Marcos Jr. administration is making use of the anti-terrorism law to harass her. It is the same law her father’s administration championed.

House leaders on Thursday dismissed as "diversionary tactics" Vice President Sara Duterte’s remarks that impeachment efforts against her are being used to obscure alleged shortcomings of the administration.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday confirmed that he asked lawmakers to stop any efforts to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, saying that this was not worth the time of Congress.

Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Wednesday said an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte is ripe for filing, questioning her fitness to hold the office. “Siguro naman nakikita naman nung mga kababayan natin na lahat ng mga dangers,

Leaves door open to possible reconciliation with Duterte President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. left the door open to a possible reconciliation with

Congresswoman France Castro was quoted by ABS-CBN News as saying on Friday that lawmakers in the lower house are set to file an impeachment complaint against Duterte for betrayal of public trust, bribery and other high crimes such as plunder.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Friday it would not be good for the country if an impeachment complaint is filed against his estranged vice president. Marcos told reporters lodging an impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte will not make any difference to people's lives and would only tie down Congress.