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’ 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 vice president impeached amid growing political feud
The development will escalate the quarrel between two of the country's most powerful families. View on euronews
Philippine vice president preparing for impeachment battle but silent on option to resign
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte said Friday that her lawyers were preparing for a legal battle in her upcoming impeachment trial but refused to say if resignation was an option so she could preempt a possible conviction that would bar her from running for president in the future.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte faces impeachment trial, possible removal from office
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte was facing an impeachment trial in the Philippine Senate after the required two-thirds majority of lawmakers voted Wednesday for her to be removed from office am
Philippine Vice President Duterte impeached over Marcos assassination remark and other allegations
A Philippine official says Vice President Sara Duterte has been impeached by the House of Representatives after more than the required number of legislators signed a petition to remove her from office
Philippine vice president’s impeachment trial will start after Congress reopens in June
The Philippine Senate president says the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will begin after Congress reopens in June and will be done fairly to avoid a repeat of a 2001 impeachment proceeding that stalled and sparked massive protests that forced a president to step down.
Philippines VP Duterte weighs options after impeachment vote
In her first public comments since the lower house voted to impeach her, Vice President Sara Duterte said she had not yet considered stepping down and did not rule out a future presidential run.Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte said on Friday she had yet to consider stepping down after the lower house voted to impeach her earlier this week.
Impeached Duterte won't rule out Philippine presidential run
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte said Friday she had yet to consider stepping down and was still weighing a run for president despite her dramatic impeachment this week by the House of Representatives.
Marcos-Duterte feud kicks off midterm election season in the Philippines
At stake is V-P Sara Duterte’s political survival, as she faces an impeachment trial after the midterm polls. Read more at ...
Philippines kicks off election campaigning amid VP impeachment drama
Campaigning for the Philippines' midterm elections kicked off on Tuesday against a fractured political backdrop, heightened ...
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Campaigning Begins in Philippine Mid-term Election Amid Impeachment Drama
Last week’s impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte has added an extra weight of political significance to the 12 Senate ...
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Political Turmoil: Sara Duterte Faces Impeachment Challenge
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte prepares for a legal battle ahead of her impeachment trial. Accused of plotting against President Marcos and other charges, Duterte refutes the claims and ...
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Philippine House impeaches Vice President Sara Duterte
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has been impeached by the lower ... Council spokesperson said Manila was surprised by China’s ‘increasing aggression’.