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 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.
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.
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 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 vice president, who issued 'death threats' to president, impeached by House, faces senate trial
Sara Duterte, the vice president in regarded as the next possible presidential candidate after the current president's term gets over in the Philippines. President Marcos and Duterte won landslide victories as running mates in the 2022 election.
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.
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 ...