VP Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial Continues Amidst Calls to Stop
The impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte is ongoing, with discussions focusing on alleged confidential funds and the potential for President Marcos to allow access to financial records. Despite calls to halt the proceedings, the trial continues, with legal experts and politicians weighing in on its progress and potential duration.
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Philippines' democracy tested by Duterte impeachment trial
Vice President Sara Duterte faces impeachment in a trial that could shape the 2028 presidential race and test public trust in the country's democratic institutions.
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Read full article →FACT CHECK: No SC order junking current impeachment proceedings vs VP Sara
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Read full article →Alleged confidential funds money trail takes center stage in impeachment trial's 3rd week
Vice President Sara Duterte's alleged misuse of confidential funds will take the longest to present among the four articles in her impeachment trial because it covers two offices — her own and the Department of Education, which she led until mid-2024 — the prosecution said Friday, July 17.
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