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Philippine Congress poised to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte
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Philippine Congress poised to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte

Al Jazeera·Ted Regencia·6 months ago
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Impeachment complaint seeks Duterte’s removal from office and perpetual disqualification from any government post.

Mindanao, Philippines — The Philippine House of Representatives is poised to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, for the second time.

The impeachment vote against Duterte, scheduled for Monday, is the latest episode in the ongoing political feud between the Duterte family and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr , plunging the country into deeper political turmoil, even as it faces serious economic uncertainty due to the global energy crisis.

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The charges against Duterte include two violations of the constitution and betrayal of public trust for misuse of confidential government…

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