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 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
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.
Philippine House of Representatives Impeaches Vice President Sara Duterte
The impeachment complaint, the latest of at least four the daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte has faced, was transmitted to the Senate for trial.
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.
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 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,
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 Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president
The Philippine lower house of Congress on Wednesday endorsed an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, the daughter of the country's firebrand former president, paving the way for a rare trial in the Senate.
Philippine parliament votes to impeach vice-president
The Philippines' parliament has voted to impeach Vice-President Sara Duterte following complaints about alleged corruption. Duterte, the daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte, has been accused of misusing millions of dollars in public funds and threatening to have Marcos assassinated.
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Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte impeached by House of Representatives
The House of Representatives impeached Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday after at least one-third of its members supported the move, Philstar reported. As many as 215 lawmakers ...
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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