The Senate on Friday, July 11, acknowledged the Supreme Court’s (SC) July 8 resolution consolidating the cases G.R. Nos. 278353 and 278359, which are related to the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte and require compliance from the respondents.

In a statement, the Senate noted that, similar to the Senate Impeachment Court’s own order dated June 10, 2025, the Supreme Court is now seeking additional information regarding the House of Representatives’ exercise of its power to initiate impeachment proceedings.

Duterte has a pending petition for certiorari and prohibition before the SC. To recall, Duterte sought the nullification, for alleged constitutional violation, of the impeachment complaints filed against her by the House of Representatives before the Senate for trial.

In her petition, Duterte asked the SC to issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) to stop the House from proceeding with the impeachment trial and for the Senate to desist from acting on the complaints.

“The action of the Supreme Court in referring back to the House of Representatives mirrors the Senate Impeachment Court’s action to carefully follow procedures and establish all facts relating to the initiation of the impeachment Articles,” Senate Impeachment Court spokesperson Atty. Regie Tongol said.

As a party to the cases, the Senate said it will now prepare its response, emphasizing that much of the requested information pertains to House procedures.

The Senate reiterated its commitment to respect the judicial process and the sub judice rule, underscoring that it “will prudently refrain from giving any further comments in public—as should all parties.”