Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday claimed that a possible new impeachment complaint against her could be used as a “fundraising” scheme by certain members of the House of Representatives.
In an interview in The Hague, Netherlands, Duterte said she expects a new impeachment complaint to be filed against her, adding that she believes it would mirror previous attempts.
“We already know that this will happen. As expected, it will be the same as before, when some members of the House of Representatives used their signatures on the impeachment complaint for fundraising,” Duterte said.
“It’s all about the money,” she added.
Earlier, House public accounts panel chairperson Terry Ridon of the Bicol Saro party-list said lawmakers would prioritize the issue of a possible new impeachment complaint against Duterte only on or after February 6, when a new impeachment case may be legally filed.
On February 5, 2025, the House of Representatives impeached Duterte after more than 200 lawmakers endorsed the complaint.
She was accused of betrayal of public trust, culpable violation of the Constitution, graft and corruption, and other high crimes.
Duterte also declined to immediately comment on the impeachment complaint filed against President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. with the House of Representatives on Monday.
“For now, there is none. Let’s wait over the next few days to see if I will have a reaction,” she said.
The complaint against the President was filed by lawyer Andre de Jesus and endorsed by Pusong Pinoy party-list Representative Jett Nisay. It cited graft and corruption, culpable violation of the Constitution, and betrayal of public trust as grounds.
