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The House of Representatives impeached Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday on betrayal of public trust and culpable violation of the Constitution, among other grounds, over alleged misuse of funds and for threatening the President and his family members.Of the 215 House members who signed the impeachment complaint, 41 lawmakers are from Mindanao , the known bailiwick of the Dutertes where they held political power, particularly in Davao City, since over two decades ago.
Sittie Aminah Dimaporo Lanao Del Sur 1st District Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong Lanao Del Sur 2nd District Rep. Yasser Balindong Maguindanao and Cotabato City Rep. Bai Dimple Mastura Maguindanao Del Sur Rep. Mohamad Paglas Sr. Misamis Occidental 1st District Rep. Jason Almonte Misamis Occidental 2nd District Rep. Sancho Fernando Oaminal Misamis Oriental 1st District Rep. Christian Unabia Misamis Oriental 2nd District Rep. Yevgeny Emano Sarangani Rep. Steve Solon Surigao Del Norte 1st District Rep.
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