VP Sara Duterte Served Impeachment Summons; Senate Returns Articles to House

The Office of the Vice President in the Philippines confirmed receipt of a writ of summons from the Senate impeachment court on June 11, 2025. Vice President Sara Duterte now has ten days to respond to the articles of impeachment. Senator Hontiveros, a key figure in the impeachment proceedings, stated, "The Senate has fulfilled its duty in delivering the summons." The Senate's decision to return the articles to the House of Representatives was made the previous night, according to the report. The video shows the delivery of the summons to VP Duterte's office and footage from the Senate session. VP Duterte is currently in Malaysia on a personal trip with her family. This development marks a significant step in the ongoing impeachment process, which has drawn considerable public attention.