House leaders clarify Malacañang gathering was not about impeachment of Vice President Duterte

House leaders clarified that a recent gathering at Malacañang was not about impeachment discussions regarding Vice President Sara Duterte. They described the event as a scheduled Christmas dinner, despite speculation it was linked to two impeachment complaints filed against her. During the gathering, House members presented a manifesto supporting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. against unspecified threats. The manifesto emphasized unity in defending the administration and safeguarding the Constitution, but did not mention the impeachment complaints directly. The complaints accuse Duterte of misusing funds and threatening the President. The Makabayan bloc is gathering signatures to advance the second complaint, which could lead to a Senate trial if it receives enough support from House members.