Senate Impeachment Court Returns Duterte Articles to House

The Philippine Senate's impeachment court delivered a decisive verdict today, returning the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte to the House of Representatives. The vote concluded with 18 senators voting in favor of the motion, 5 against, and none abstaining. Senator Cayetano, presiding over the proceedings, announced the result, stating, "The motion of Senator Cayetano is carried." This decision marks a significant development in the ongoing impeachment process, returning the case to the lower house for further consideration. The video footage from the Senate session provides a visual record of the event, showing senators casting their votes. The atmosphere was tense, reflecting the gravity of the situation. The outcome of this decision remains to be seen, but it signals a continuation of the impeachment proceedings.