Vice President Sara Duterte said her camp is ready to face a possible new impeachment complaint, which various groups are reportedly preparing to file once the one-year ban lapses this February.
The ban was set under rules that restrict the filing of impeachment complaints within one year of the previous case. This was the same reason the Senate opted to archive an earlier complaint. With the period nearing its end, new attempts to revive the issue are expected, according to earlier statements from groups planning to pursue the move.
In an interview in The Hague, Duterte confirmed that preparations are underway. She said her team has finalized most of their responses in anticipation of the complaint. She added that an official statement will be released Monday to address the matter.
No further details were given about the grounds of the potential complaint or the groups involved. Duterte did not elaborate on what points her camp intends to raise, saying only that they are ready.
The Vice President has faced political scrutiny in the past year due to previous impeachment efforts, but the case did not proceed after being archived. With the one-year ban approaching expiration, attention is turning back to how the situation may unfold and whether a new complaint will move forward.
Her upcoming statement is expected to provide the first official response from her office regarding developments linked to the planned filing. As of now, all information remains centered on readiness and procedural timing, with no confirmation yet on when or how the complaint will be submitted.
