Quezon City court dismisses petition, allowing House impeachment vote to proceed

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A court dismissed a petition, clearing the way for a House impeachment vote against Vice President Sara Duterte. The Quezon City court ruled it lacked jurisdiction, stating the judiciary cannot interfere with the House's constitutional authority over impeachment proceedings. This ruling removes an obstacle, allowing the focus to shift to the upcoming plenary vote on the impeachment complaint.


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