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Philippine Congress Impeaches Vice President Sara Duterte over Corruption, Assassination Threats

HeadlineFeb 05, 2025

In the Philippines, Vice President Sara Duterte has been impeached by House lawmakers and could be removed from office later this year. Duterte has been accused of corruption and misusing millions in public funds and faced widespread backlash after she threatened to have Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., his wife and the Filipino House speaker assassinated. The Philippine Senate will hold its impeachment trial against Sara Duterte when Congress reconvenes in June.

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