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Philippine VP Sara Duterte faces impeachment trial over alleged fund misuse

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Philippine lawmakers have overwhelmingly voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio, advancing the process to a Senate trial. This impeachment follows accusations of misusing public funds, accumulating unexplained wealth, and threatening lives. If convicted, Duterte-Carpio could be removed from office and permanently disqualified from holding public office, potentially derailing her 2028 presidential ambitions. AI

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Philippine VP Sara Duterte faces impeachment trial over alleged fund misuse

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Philippine lawmakers impeach Sara Duterte, set stage for Senate trial

    Philippine ⁠lawmakers on Monday overwhelmingly backed the ⁠impeachment of Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio, setting the stage for a trial in the Senate that could end her hopes for a presidential run in 2028. The petition was backed by 255 of 318 lawmakers on Monday, surpassing…

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