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 Lawmakers Vote to Impeach Vice President Sara Duterte
The Philippine House of Representatives has voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, paving the way for a Senate trial that could see her removed from office.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte impeached, senate to act after congress resumes in June
By bno - Taipei Bureau In a historic move, the Philippines House of Representatives impeached Vice President Sara Duterte on February 5, making her the second-highest official in the country to face such a charge.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte impeached: What happens next?
On Wednesday, 215 members of the 306-seat House of Representatives voted to impeach Duterte, charging her with “violation of the constitution, betrayal of public trust, graft and corruption, and other high crimes”.
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.
Philippine vice president impeached by House, faces Senate trial as political battle rages
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.
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 lawmakers impeach Vice President Sara Duterte over 'assassination plot'
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has been impeached by lawmakers after a vote in the House of Representatives, paving the way for a Senate trial that could see her removed from office.
Sara Duterte’s impeachment moves forward in the Philippines
A petition to impeach Vice-President Sara Duterte has garnered enough support from lawmakers, setting the stage for a Senate trial.
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,
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.
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Philippines’ vice president impeached, deepening political turmoil
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