Philippine presidential hopeful Sara Duterte impeached for second time

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Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte faces impeachment for a second time over accusations of misusing public funds and threatening the lives of President Marcos Jr and his wife. The political implications of her impeachment could have significant ramifications for her future presidential aspirations.

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 lawmakers in the House of Representatives, which is dominated by allies of Marcos. Continue reading...