The impeachment complaint against Vice President Duterte outlines seven articles of impeachment, focused on six major allegations that could lead to her conviction. The House prosecution team argues these allegations demonstrate a threat to national stability and justify her removal from office.
The impeachment complaint against Vice President Duterte outlines seven articles of impeachment, encompassing six major allegations that, if proven, could lead to her conviction. The House prosecution team presents these allegations as grounds for her removal from office.Article 1 centers on an alleged conspiracy to assassinate President Marcos, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and Speaker Martin Romualdez.
This accusation is bolstered by evidence of Duterte's own public statements, where she supposedly admitted to hiring an assassin to target top government officials. Furthermore, she allegedly expressed fantasies of the President's decapitation, raising serious concerns about national security. Lawmakers argue that allowing Duterte to remain in office poses a direct threat to national stability, justifying the necessity of impeachment.Article 2 delves into allegations of misuse and illegal disbursement of P612.5 million in confidential funds during her tenure as Vice President and Department of Education (DepEd) secretary. Investigators uncovered: P254.8 million in questionable disbursements under the Office of the Vice President (OVP), linked to 1,322 fictitious beneficiaries lacking birth records. Additionally, P43.2 million in alleged ghost transactions involving 405 fake names under the DepEd confidential fund were discovered. Special Disbursing Officers (SDOs) testified that they were directed to hand over confidential funds to unauthorized individuals.Article 3 focuses on accusations of bribery and corruption within DepEd. Evidence suggests Duterte approved monetary gifts and bribes to high-ranking officials overseeing procurement and bidding processes. Investigations revealed lawyer Reynold Munsayac, Duterte's former spokesperson, attempting to manipulate the DepEd Computerization Program in favor of favored contractors, violating Republic Act (RA) No. 3019 or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act.Scrutinizing Duterte's Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) revealed at least P2 billion in suspicious transactions linked to joint bank accounts shared with former president Rodrigo Duterte. The failure to fully disclose assets and income sources constitutes a breach of Section 17, Article XI of the 1987 Philippine Constitution.Article 5 alleges Duterte's involvement with the Davao Death Squad (DDS) during her term as Mayor of Davao City. Former police officer SPO4 Arturo Lascanas testified that Duterte was involved in the DDS, and bodies of victims were secretly buried in mass graves at Laud Quarry.Finally, Article 6 accuses the Vice President of engaging in acts aimed at destabilizing the Philippine government. These acts include leading rallies demanding President Marcos' resignation and obstructing congressional investigations by instructing subordinates to defy subpoenas. Lawmakers classify these actions as seditious and insurrectionist
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