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SC asked to void Senate’s new impeachment vote rule

24 Sep 2026, 17:54 GMT By William B. Depasupil
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Article SC asked to void Senate’s new impeachment vote rule
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MANILA, Philippines — A petition filed with the Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday asked the tribunal to strike down the Senate impeachment court’s new formula for determining the votes needed to convict Vice President Sara Duterte, arguing that the Constitution requires two-thirds of all 24 senators—or 16 votes—regardless of their participation in the trial.