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’ House of Representatives Impeaches VP Duterte
Lawmakers from the Philippines’ House of Representatives impeached Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday. Duterte will face trial before the Senate after the impeachment complaint against her garnered the support of over half of the more than 300 House members.
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 Congress paves way for impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte
A petition seeking the impeachment of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, the daughter of the country's former president, received the required support on Wednesday of more than a third of lower-house lawmakers,
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.
Philippines lawmakers move to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte
Parliamentary efforts to impeach Duterte have secured support of almost twice number of lawmakers needed, says local media - Anadolu Ajansı
Philippines VP Duterte impeached
PHILIPPINES Vice-President Sara Duterte has been impeached by the House of Representatives, an official said today. This came after more than the required number of lawmakers signed a petition to remove Ms Duterte, daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte, from office.
Philippine House votes to impeach VP Sara Duterte
Philippine lawmakers voted on Wednesday to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, who has fallen out spectacularly with the country's leader, paving the way for a Senate trial that could see
Meet the 11 impeachment prosecutors in VP Sara Duterte's trial
Vice President Sara Duterte has been impeached by the House of Representatives. During its last session on Feb. 5, House Secretary General Reginald Velasco confirmed that 215 lawmakers have voted to impeach Duterte.
Death threats in Marcos-Duterte feud highlight the Philippines' problem with political violence
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Philippines’ Marcos grants clemency to ex-mayor linked to drug trade by Duterte
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Thousands call for impeachment of Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte
Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Manila to demand the impeachment of Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte. Protesters in the capital held placards calling for Duterte’s re ...
Philippines’ vice president impeached, deepening political turmoil
Vice President Sara Duterte of the Philippines was impeached by lawmakers Wednesday, further escalating political tensions in a strategically important U.S. ally in Asia.
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Philippines: Protesters in Manila demand Sara Duterte's removal over corruption
Hundreds of demonstrators organised by opposition parties and civil society organisations on Friday demanded the dismissal of ...
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Enrile: Duterte’s bloody war on drugs illegal
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Pro-Duterte personalities snub House hearing on ‘fake news’ spread
Marcos' former press secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles skips the inquiry as she questions its legality, prompting lawmakers to issue a show-cause order against her ...
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SWS trust ratings for Marcos, Duterte continue to drop
The trust enjoyed by President Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte has continued to decline in recent months, according to ...