Context Dispatch

The House of Representatives deferred acceptance of the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte, returned by the Senate, pending further clarification. In a resolution passed Wednesday night, the House affirmed that Duterte’s February 5 impeachment adhered to the 1987 Constitution and that the actions take as regards the initial three complaints followed due process. A separate motion stated that formal acceptance of the articles would be determined only after the Senate, sitting as the impeachment court, addresses the House’s clarification on procedural matters and jurisdiction, adding complexity to the unfolding political drama.

In a pivotal move, the Senate—sitting as an impeachment court—voted 18-5 on Tuesday night to return the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte to the House of Representatives. 

To safeguard the welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), the government has signed a new Joint Administrative Order (JAO) to ensure the timely and secure delivery of Balikbayan boxes sent home by millions of Filipinos abroad.

The House of Representatives has taken decisive action to advance the daily wage hike bill, reflecting our shared commitment to uplift the lives of Filipino workers. We have approved the measure on third reading and already submitted the names of our conferees to the Senate. We now respectfully await the Senate’s designation of their bicameral panel so that we may begin the crucial task of reconciling our versions of the bill.

THE House of Representatives has already transmitted the P200 daily minimum wage hike bill to the Senate and has designated its bicameral conference panel, signaling full readiness to finalize the measure, according to House spokesperson Atty. Princess Abante.