MANILA, Philippines — Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Manila on Friday, urging the Philippine House of Representatives to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte.
Duterte faces three impeachment complaints over alleged misconduct and misuse of millions of dollars in government funds, but legislators have yet to tackle them just days before Congress adjourns next week ahead of the May midterm elections.The 46-year-old vice president, who is estranged from President Ferdinand Marcos but remains his constitutional successor in case he is unable to perform his duties, has denied the allegations.
Around 4,000 people took part in the morning rally, police said, with authorities deploying 7,400 riot police to keep the peace.Those numbers were dwarfed by a mammoth rally held on January 13 by a conservative sect that opposes Duterte's impeachment.House of Representatives member Percival Cendana, who backs one of the impeachment complaints, joined Friday's rally and urged his colleagues to move fast.
Of Protesters Call For VP Duterte Impeachment
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