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Group slams Supreme Court ruling dismissing impeachment vs VP Sara Duterte

Published Jul 25, 2025 07:38 pm

At A Glance

  • ACT slammed the Supreme Court's dismissal of the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, calling it a "grave injustice" and a blow to accountability
  • The complaint cited Duterte's alleged misuse of P125 million in confidential funds in just 11 days, sparking public outrage
  • ACT decried shrinking education budgets and delayed salaries while top officials are allegedly protected from scrutiny
  • The group urged public protests, warning that justice cannot wait until 2026
The Alliance of Concerned Teachers slams the Supreme Court's dismissal of the impeachment complaint against VP Sara Duterte over the alleged misuse of P125M in confidential funds, calling it a grave injustice and urging public protest. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE)
The Alliance of Concerned Teachers slams the Supreme Court's dismissal of the impeachment complaint against VP Sara Duterte over the alleged misuse of P125M in confidential funds, calling it a grave injustice and urging public protest. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE)
A group of education workers on Friday, July 25, strongly condemned the Supreme Court's decision to dismiss the impeachment complaint filed against Vice President and former Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sara Duterte, calling it a “grave injustice” and a blow to public accountability.
“This is an insult to the Filipino people, especially to teachers and education workers who continue to suffer from shrinking budgets, delayed salaries, and insufficient support,” the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) said in a statement.
“We are told to endure austerity and sacrifice, while officials at the highest levels of government are protected—even when there is evidence of plundering public funds,” the group added.
The high court’s ruling effectively halts impeachment proceedings stemming from allegations that Duterte misused P125 million in confidential funds in just eleven days—an issue that has sparked widespread public concern.
ACT warned that the decision not only absolves Duterte of the charges but also "shields her from accountability."
Justice must be served
The group emphasized the stark contrast between the government’s austerity measures in education and the alleged misuse of large public funds by high-ranking officials.
ACT reiterated that while public servants are told to tighten their belts, those in power enjoy impunity.
The teachers' alliance also warned against further delays in accountability, saying the public should not be made to wait until February 2026—the next possible window for filing another impeachment case.
“Justice delayed is justice denied,” ACT said, stressing that “the people cannot and should not be forced to wait until February 2026 to revisit the case—especially when the misuse of public funds has already taken place and continues to affect public service delivery.”
ACT called on the public to join nationwide protests, assemblies, and information campaigns aimed at demanding transparency, accountability, and reforms to protect public funds.
“Enough with impunity. Enough with the plunder. Enough with shielding the corrupt,” ACT said. “Justice must be served,” it added.

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