Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has been impeached by the House of Representatives on multiple charges, including betrayal of public trust, culpable violation of the Constitution, bribery, graft and corruption, and other high crimes. The impeachment articles were transmitted to the Senate on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, with 215 out of 306 lawmakers agreeing to be named as complainants.
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MANILA, Philippines – A total of 215 out of 306 lawmakers agreed to be named as complainants in the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte that was transmitted by the House to the Senate on Wednesday, February 5.
Betrayal of public trust, bribery, and other acts of graft and corruption when she supposedly distributed monetary gifts to DepEd officials holding procurement-related functions
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