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Vice President Sara Duterte has filed a petition for certiorari and prohibition before the Supreme Court (SC), questioning the legality of the fourth impeachment complaint lodged against her in Congress.

Her petition essentially asks the SC to step in and block the impeachment proceedings, arguing that the complaint isn’t legally sound. While details of her legal arguments haven’t been fully disclosed, this move signals her strong pushback against efforts to remove her from office.

Critics claim she has committed acts warranting removal, but her camp has consistently dismissed these efforts as politically motivated.

Now, it’s up to the Supreme Court to decide whether the case will proceed or if Duterte’s petition will put an end to it before it even gains traction. Will the justices side with the Vice President, or will the impeachment process continue? Stay tuned—this legal battle is just getting started.