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Sara Duterte Impeachment Case Sparks Political Debate

Discussions intensify around the impeachment proceedings against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, with various officials and lawmakers commenting on its legal implications, political impact, and public perception. Allegations of bribery and 'money-making' claims are denied, while the VP's potential absence from trial and its effect on her 2028 presidential bid are debated.

3 May, 14:30 — 9 May, 15:57
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bloombergHigh5d ago

Control of US House Hinges on Historically Low Number of Seats - Bloomberg.com

Control of US House Hinges on Historically Low Number of Seats  Bloomberg.com

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SCMPMostly Factual3d ago

Philippine VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment case heads to plenary vote amid coercion claims

The Philippine House of Representatives has moved Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s impeachment closer to a decisive vote, the first step in a week-long process that will test whether allies of President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr have enough support to send the case to a Senate trial. The House placed the impeachment on its plenary agenda on Tuesday, a day after its justice committee endorsed the case, setting up a possible vote by all lawmakers on whether Duterte-Carpio should stand trial in t...

By Raissa Robles

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national-postMostly Factual5d ago

Historically few number of midterm seats will decide control of U.S. house

Republicans are betting on a lean electoral map while Democrats are eyeing upset opportunities

By Bloomberg News

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RapplerMostly Factual1d ago

FACT CHECK: No SC order blocking 2026 impeachment proceedings vs Duterte

While Duterte earlier filed a petition asking the SC to block the impeachment proceedings against her, the High Court did not issue a temporary restraining order

By Rappler.com

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inquirerMostly Factualjust now

Duterte’s absence in impeachment trial may result in conviction – Luistro

MANILA, Philippines — Once the House of Representatives impeaches Vice President Sara Duterte and the Senate convenes into an impeachment court, her lack of appearance in the trial might result in her conviction. This situation was described by House Justice panel chairperson and Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro on Saturday. During the Saturday News Forum, Luistro

By postie

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philstarMostly Factual1d ago

More Pinoys want public opinion, not evidence, to be basis of Sara impeachment

More Filipinos believe lawmakers' upcoming impeachment vote for Vice President Sara Duterte should be based on public opinion rather than the strength of the evidence against her, according to a new survey.

By Cristina Chi

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