Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte was impeached on Wednesday,February 5,2025,by the House of Representatives on a range of accusations including plotting to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., large-scale corruption, abuse of public funds, and involvement in extrajudicial killings. The impeachment trial is set to begin after Congress reopens in June, with a focus on ensuring a fair process to avoid the controversies of past impeachment proceedings.
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Philippine Vice president Sara Duterte Impeached[1]The Philippine house of Representatives made a significant move on Wednesday, february 5, 2025, by voting to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte. The decision was based on a range of serious accusations, including allegations of plotting to assassinate President Feros Jr., large-scale corruption, abuse of public funds, and involvement in extrajudicial killings.[2]highlights of the impeachment Vote[3]This impeachment marks a historic moment,as it is the first time a sitting vice president in the Philippines has faced such a process. The vote saw a staggering 215 lawmakers in support of the impeachment, which is more than double the required one-third (102 signatory lawmakers) as outlined by the Constitution[[[[[3]].
Accusations and Trial Timeline
the accusations leveled against Vice President Sara Duterte are extensive, spanning from alleged attempts to overthrow the government to misappropriation of public funds and involvement in human rights abuses[[[[
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The Road Ahead
The trial will aim to address the controversies that have surrounded past impeachment proceedings, focusing on due process and legal fairness. The Senate, which will conduct the trial, will play a crucial role in determining the outcome and the fate of vice President Sara Duterte[[[[ ].
