Philippines’ Vice President Is Impeached, Deepening Political Turmoil
A conviction would hamper the political ambitions of Sara Duterte, who has said that she would like to succeed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
Philippine Vice President Duterte impeached over alleged Marcos assassination plot and other allegations
The lower house in the Philippines impeached Vice President Sara Duterte Wednesday, accusing her of a wide range of crimes that included plotting to assassinate the president, large-scale corruption and failing to strongly denounce China’s aggressive actions against Filipino forces in the disputed South China Sea.
Philippines feud escalates as lawmakers vote to impeach vice-president
The Philippines' parliament has voted to impeach Vice-President Sara Duterte following complaints about alleged corruption. Duterte has been accused of misusing millions of dollars in public funds and threatening to have President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr assassinated.
Political Turmoil: VP Sara Duterte Faces Impeachment
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte faces impeachment, accused of plotting to assassinate the president, large-scale corruption, and failing to condemn China's aggressive actions against Filipino forces.
Philippine House votes to impeach VP Sara Duterte, process moves ahead
While specifics of the impeachment were not divulged, the vote follows the filing of a trio of complaints in December accusing Duterte of crimes ranging from the 'brazen misuse' of millions of dollars in public funds to plotting President Ferdinand Marcos's assassination.
Philippine vice president impeached by House, faces Senate trial
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte was impeached by the House of Representatives Wednesday after more than the required number of legislators, many of them allies of the president with whom she has had a bitter political feud,
Philippine Congress Impeaches Vice President Sara Duterte
Activists, students and supporters of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment celebrate at a rally outside the House of Representatives, after Congress endorsed an impeachment complaint,
Philippines Senate head says cannot hear impeachment complaint against vice-president until June
The Philippine Senate can only act on the impeachment complaint against Vice-President Sara Duterte on June 2 when Congress resumes after the midterm elections, Senate President Francis Escudero told a briefing on Thursday.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte impeached, faces senate trial as political battle rages
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has been accused of various crimes, including corruption and plotting to assassinate the country's president.
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Philippines’ vice president impeached, deepening political turmoil
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