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Philippines VP Sara Duterte's impeachment trial escalates with court ruling on financial records

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The Vice President of the Philippines, Sara Duterte-Carpio, has faced a significant setback in her impeachment trial following a Senate ruling that allows prosecutors to access her financial records. This decision could provide a clearer path for prosecutors to demonstrate that she amassed ill-gotten wealth, potentially impacting her popularity and future presidential aspirations. The trial involves four articles of impeachment, including unexplained wealth, bribery, misuse of confidential funds, and grave threats. AI

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Philippines VP Sara Duterte's impeachment trial escalates with court ruling on financial records

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

    Philippines’ impeachment trial: court ruling heightens stakes for VP Sara

    Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio suffered a serious setback in her impeachment trial this week after the Senate allowed prosecutors to examine key financial records in an unexplained wealth case against her. Analysts said the Senate impeachment court’s ruling could g…

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