MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte and her legal team held a private celebration after the Senate moved to archive the impeachment case filed against her.
The gathering took place at a restaurant in an undisclosed location and was shared publicly by Davao City Councilor Luna Acosta through a Facebook post.
The post included photos of Duterte, members of her legal team, and petitioners who had advocated for the dismissal of the case.
Acosta referred to the gathering as a “thanksgiving celebration,” describing the mood as jubilant and using the phrase “ngiting tagumpay” (smiles of victory) to capture the group’s sentiment.
While specific details about the celebration’s venue were not disclosed, the online post has drawn public attention, reflecting the vice president’s confidence following the case’s dismissal.
As of now, no official statement has been released by Duterte’s office regarding the celebration or future legal responses related to the archived complaint.
