Philippine vice president’s impeachment trial will start after Congress reopens in June
The Philippine Senate president says the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will begin after Congress reopens in June and will be done fairly to avoid a repeat of a 2001 impeachment proceeding that stalled and sparked massive protests that forced a president to step down.
Why Philippine lawmakers have impeached Vice President Sara Duterte
The Philippine House of Representatives has impeached Vice President Sara Duterte on charges of corruption, abuse of power, and making death threats against President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Romualdez Marcos Jr.
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' Marcos says vice president's impeachment not a matter for executive branch
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Thursday distanced himself from the impeachment of his estranged Vice President Sara Duterte, saying the executive branch of government cannot have a hand in it.
Philippine Vice President Impeached by House, Faces Senate Trial as Political Battle Rages
Duterte was impeached on a range of accusations. At least 215 legislators in the lower house signed the complaint.
Philippines' Vice President Duterte Prepared for Impeachment, Father Welcome to Join Defence Team
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte said on Friday she had been preparing since last year for impeachment and would welcome on her defence team her firebrand father, former President Rodrigo Duterte,
Philippine Vice President Duterte Vows to Fight Impeachment Case
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte said her lawyers are preparing to fight the impeachment case, signaling she’s ready to defend herself as her feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. intensifies.
Philippine vice president preparing for impeachment battle but silent on option to resign
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte says her lawyers are preparing for a legal battle in her upcoming impeachment trial but refused to say if resignation is an option
Philippine vice president prepares for impeachment battle
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte refused to say if resignation was an option so she could preempt a possible conviction that would bar her from running for president in the future.
Philippines VP Duterte weighs options after impeachment vote
In her first public comments since the lower house voted to impeach her, Vice President Sara Duterte said she had not yet considered stepping down and did not rule out a future presidential run.Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte said on Friday she had yet to consider stepping down after the lower house voted to impeach her earlier this week.
Philippines: Philippine VP rules out resigning before impeachment trial
Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte ruled out resigning Friday before the start of her impeachment trial in the senate in June, in her first statements after the lower house of congress approved an impeachment process.
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