Manila, March 2 -- The House Committee on Justice on Monday formally began its deliberations on four impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte, with panel chair Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville Luistro stressing that the constitutional process must proceed regardless of political noise or public fatigue.

"Some have asked: Are we not tired of impeachment? Hindi ba tayo napapagod?" Luistro said in her opening statement. "But the answer is simple: The Constitution does not get tired. The rule of law does not get tired. Accountability does not get tired."

Luistro said the committee was convening to discharge its "solemn constitutional duty" after the four complaints were simultaneously referred to the panel last week.

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