Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte Faces Multiple Impeachment Efforts Amid Corruption Allegations
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte is facing two new impeachment complaints filed by activists, accusing her of large-scale corruption, mishandling of confidential funds, and unexplained wealth. These are in addition to an earlier impeachment attempt that was dismissed by the Supreme Court on a legal technicality. The new charges include allegations of illegal use of 612.5 million pesos ($10.3 million) in confidential funds from her office and her time as education secretary, as well as accusations of having unexplained bank account wealth. The complaints also cite her controversial threats during an online news conference to have President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., his wife, and House Speaker killed if she were harmed. Critics argue her conduct undermines constitutional order, with most allegations already included in a previous impeachment process that was halted due to procedural issues. Duterte’s political career has been tumultuous, with supporters viewing her as a potential presidential candidate in 2028. Meanwhile, President Marcos faces two impeachment complaints related to alleged budget misappropriations and kickbacks from infrastructure projects, which he and his allies deny. The political climate remains tense, with accusations of corruption and abuse of power on both sides.
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