Philippine Vice President Duterte impeached over Marcos assassination remark and other allegations
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte was impeached Wednesday on a range of accusations that include 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’ 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.
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: 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”.
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.
Philippine Congress paves way for impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte
The Philippine lower house on Wednesday impeached Vice President Sara Duterte, the daughter of the country's firebrand former leader, setting the stage for a rare, high-profile trial in the Senate.
Sara Duterte impeachment: ‘dangerous’ to dawdle on Senate trial of Philippine VP
The country’s Senate has entered a four-month recess and its president insists members cannot be called back for a trial.
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 VP's impeachment trial 'likely' after mid-term elections
Whether or not the trial moves forward in a special session, when the current Senate reconvenes on June 2 -- or even later -- is now up to the country's 24 sitting senators, Francis Escudero told a press briefing,
Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte impeached, with Senate trial ahead
At least 215 lawmakers voted Wednesday to impeach Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte, more than twice the number needed to send the motion to the Senate for trial, Rappler News reported.
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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Philippine president offers a deal to China: Stop sea aggression and I’ll return missiles to US
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Fabricated poll spurs baseless claims Philippines ex-leader Duterte 'losing support' in stronghold city
A Philippine polling organisation dismissed claims on social media that it found former president Rodrigo Duterte and his ...