Senators now serve as impeachment judges, not just lawmakers. Yet some have been seen publicly fraternizing with Vice President Sara Duterte, casting doubt on the impartial justice they swore to deliver.

Philippine senators have set themselves as an impeachment court for the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte over corruption and other criminal allegations but they voted to send the raft of complaints back to the House of Representatives due to legal questions.

The House of Representatives on Wednesday night certified that the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte complied with the 1987 Constitution, a day after the Senate impeachment court voted to return the articles of impeachment to the House.