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Philippine Senate Urged to Begin VP Duterte Impeachment Trial

The Philippine Senate is facing increasing pressure from various groups, including lawmakers, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), and law deans, to promptly begin the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Amidst calls for fairness and constitutional duty, the Palace has stated it will not interfere in the process.

11 May, 09:13 — 12 May, 17:40
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BBCHigh1d ago

Philippine VP Sara Duterte impeached for a second time

If convicted in a Senate trial, which is uncertain, she will be disqualified from running for president.

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NYTMostly Factual23h ago

Sara Duterte, Philippine Vice President, Is Impeached, Again

But the prosecution of Ms. Duterte, who has become the archrival to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., is likely to fail again in the Senate.

By Jason Gutierrez and Sui-Lee Wee

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The GuardianMostly Factual22h ago

Philippine presidential hopeful Sara Duterte impeached for second time

Vice-president is accused of misusing public funds and threatening the lives of President Marcos Jr and his wife The Philippine vice-president, Sara Duterte, has been impeached over allegations she misused public funds, amassed unexplained wealth and threatened the lives of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and his wife, in a case that could complicate her presidential ambitions. Duterte, the daughter of the detained former president Rodrigo Duterte, was impeached by an overwhelming majority of l...

By Rebecca Ratcliffe South-east Asia correspondent

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual16h ago

Philippine senator flees ICC arrest over role in Duterte’s drug war

Senator Ronald Dela Rosa has evaded a drug war warrant against him.

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cbcHigh16h ago

ICC opens arrest warrant for Philippines senator involved in Duterte's deadly war on drugs

The International Criminal Court unsealed an arrest warrant for a prominent Philippines senator linked to the deadly war on drugs overseen by ex-president Rodrigo Duterte, which allegedly involved the extrajudicial killings of suspects.

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DWHigh23h ago

Philippine lawmakers move to impeach VP Sara Duterte

Lawmakers in the Philippines have voted for proceedings to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte. A Senate trial could remove her from office and block any 2028 presidential run.

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YahooMostly Factual1d ago

Philippine vice president impeached by lawmakers over suspected wealth and threats

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indian-expressMostly Factual20h ago

Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte impeached in blow to her 2028 presidential bid

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RapplerMostly Factual3h ago

Where was Sara Duterte during House impeachment deliberations?

Vice President Sara Duterte was a consistent no-show at the House justice committee hearings on her impeachment case

By John Sitchon

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inquirerMostly Factualjust now

Solons cite constitutional duty to hold impeach trial amid Senate coup

MANILA, Philippines – As the House of Representatives readies its prosecution team, lawmakers voiced caution over the new Senate majority’s intentions. The House members say that the impeachment charges against Vice President Sara Duterte must still be taken up regardless of who leads the upper chamber. “We cannot avoid… suspecting that this has something to

By postie

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philstarMostly Factual1h ago

Law school deans warn Senate over impeach trial delay

The law deans and professors said refusing to sit as an impeachment court is "not a constitutional option."

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