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Philippines VP Sara Duterte faces impeachment over alleged fund misuse and unexplained wealth

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The Philippines is facing an impeachment process against Vice President Sara Duterte, initiated by the House of Representatives. The charges include culpable violation of the constitution related to the alleged misuse of confidential funds and amassing unexplained wealth. Legal experts anticipate a challenging conviction, as prosecutors require at least 16 senatorial votes, and the Senate's allegiances are reportedly fluid. Duterte-Carpio has denied all allegations. AI

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Philippines VP Sara Duterte faces impeachment over alleged fund misuse and unexplained wealth

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Raissa Robles ·

    Philippines’ impeachment showdown: why removing VP Sara could be uphill battle

    Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio did not attend the opening of her impeachment trial on Monday, leaving her lawyers to fight charges that, if upheld, could remove her from office, permanently bar her from politics and reshape the 2028 presidential race. Legal experts…

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