Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Thursday distanced himself from the impeachment of his estranged Vice President Sara Duterte, saying the executive branch of government cannot have a hand in it.

The House of Representatives has made history by impeaching Vice President Sara Duterte, but the timing of the move raises questions as the Senate, which will serve as the impeachment court, just went on break.

The House of Representatives impeached Vice President Sara Duterte on the last session day before the mid-term elections in the Philippines. The Senate received the articles of impeachment on Wednesday,