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Speaker Dy: No TRO means VP Duterte impeachment will push through

Published Apr 8, 2026 09:02 pm

At A Glance

  • House Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III has welcomed the Supreme Court's (SC) apparent non-issuance of a temporary restraining order (TRO) on the Committee on Justice's impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.
House Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III (left), Vice President Sara Duterte (Speaker's office, Facebook)
House Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III (left), Vice President Sara Duterte (Speaker's office, Facebook)


House Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III has welcomed the Supreme Court's (SC) apparent non-issuance of a temporary restraining order (TRO) on the Committee on Justice's impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.
Dy, in a statement on Wednesday night, April 8, said: "We have the highest respect for the court and its processes, and we defer to its authority on matters properly brought before it."
"In the absence of any legal restraint, the House of Representatives will continue to discharge its constitutional mandate," the House leader from Isabela's 6th district said.
"The House Committee on Justice will proceed in accordance with the Constitution and the rules, through a fair, orderly, and evidence-based process where all parties are given the opportunity to be heard," Dy said, referring to the impeachment process.
The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) stalwart says this move reflects the proper balance among institutions, "with each branch performing its role within the bounds of the Constitution".
"The proceedings are part of the constitutional process of accountability, guided by facts, evidence, and the rule of law," the Speaker reckoned.
It was on Tuesday night, April 7 when justice panel member, Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon confirmed that the camp of the Vice President filed a Petition for Certiorari and Prohibition filed before the SC, specifically to stop the impeachment proceedings.
'See you on April 14'
“No TRO vs Duterte impeachment proceedings: See you on April 14,” Ridon said in a Viber message to House reporters on Wednesday, after he learned of the high court's non-issuance.
The scheduled hearing on Tuesday, April 14 forms part of the panel’s ongoing determination of probable cause in the two active impeachment complaints against the respondent Duterte.
Another committee member, Manila 3rd district Rep. Joel Chua, echoed Dy's pronouncements.
"Tuloy ang impeachment (The impeachment proceedings will continue). The [SC] did not issue a [TRO]. This means there is no legal impediment to the ongoing impeachment proceedings. The House Committee on Justice will continue its work as mandated by the Constitution,” he said.
“We respect the [SC] and its processes. At the same time, the House is duty-bound to proceed unless restrained by the court. This reflects institutional balance—not conflict,” added Chua.
The Manila lawmaker has highlighted the Vice President has the "full opportunity to answer allegations in the proper forum", and that "due process is being observed at every stage".
Chua also underscored the public’s right to be informed as the proceedings move forward.
“The people expect transparency on issues raised. The House process ensures that facts are examined in an orderly and accountable manner."

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