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 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.
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 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 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,
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 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 Senate to Address Sara Duterte Impeachment on June 2
The Philippine Senate will take up the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte when Congress resumes on June 2, Senate President Francis Escudero confirmed. Senators must be sworn in as jurors while
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 Impeaches Vice President Sara Duterte
The Philippine lower house on Wednesday impeached Vice President Sara Duterte, the daughter of the country's firebrand former leader.
Philippine lower house impeaches Vice President Duterte
The lower house of the Philippines' Congress has impeached Vice President Sara Duterte. She is suspected of misusing public funds and other offenses.
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.
Explainer: What happens when the VP is impeached in the Philippines?
MANILA: Amid controversies surrounding Vice President Sara Duterte’s behaviour at recent budget hearings, where she was ...
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Rappler Talk: Is it feasible to impeach VP Sara now?
But one group of complainants still argues — the best time to impeach her is now. Rappler’s congressional reporter Dwight de Leon sits down with Amando Virgil Ligutan, lead counsel of one of the ...