Clash of Houses due to VP Sara’s Impeachment

Members of the House of Representatives criticizes the Senate for supposed attacks on the Lower House, due to the Upper House’s decision on VP Sara Duterte’s Impeachment which is now in the archives.

Senate President Chiz Escudero told House members to not allow themselves to be “used for the blind hatred and ambition of a few.” 

Presidential sister, Senator Imee Marcos even urge the Representatives to elect a new Speaker. The current Speaker Martin Romualdez, who was reelected, is Imee’s cousin.

Romualdez and House spokesperson Princess Abante stressed that the impeachment was about accountability and not political maneuvering.

“We have been met with personal attacks, sweeping accusations, and a narrative that seeks to reduce a solemn constitutional duty into mere power play. That’s not just unfair—it is dangerous. It undermines public trust in the very tools of democratic checks and balances”. Romualdez said.

Several Representatives stood by the leadership of Romualdez against the tirades of some Senators.

“Let me be clear: no senator, regardless of stature or history, has the right to dictate who should lead the House. That decision rests solely with the elected members of this chamber, and Speaker Romualdez continues to enjoy our overwhelming confidence,” Senior Deputy Speaker Jay-jay Suarez said.

“What was said was not just a personal opinion. It became a public provocation. And when a senator calls for the ouster of the House Speaker, that’s not just political noise anymore, it becomes borderline interference,” Deputy Speaker Jay Khonghun said.

“Senator Marcos is free to express her opinions in the Senate, but she must refrain from meddling in the affairs of the House. If the Senate wishes to abdicate its authority, that is their prerogative—but do not expect the House to do the same,” Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Alfredo Garbin Jr. said

“The Speaker did not act alone. This was a collective institutional decision—one rooted in the Constitution,” Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega said.

“Let’s not twist the narrative. The House did its job, and we followed the process. Kung may dapat magpaliwanag ngayon, hindi ang Kamara, kung hindi ang Senado [If someone should explain now, it is not the House but the Senate]. You can’t defend one branch of government by attacking another,” Tingog party-list Rep. Jude Acidre said.

The House of Representatives in February impeached the Vice President, last July the Supreme Court ruled that the articles of impeachment was “unconstitutional”. The Senate archived the case this wednesday, the Lower Chamber has filed a motion of reconsideration to the SC’s ruling.