Philippine presidential hopeful Sara Duterte impeached for second time
Vice-president is accused of misusing public funds and threatening the lives of President Marcos Jr and his wife
TL;DR
- Vice-President Sara Duterte impeached by the House of Representatives.
- Allegations include misuse of public funds, unexplained wealth, and threats against President Marcos Jr. and his wife.
- The case will move to the Senate for trial; conviction could lead to disqualification from public office.
- This is Duterte's second impeachment, with the first being dismissed by the Supreme Court.
- Duterte leads early polls for the 2028 presidential election.
- Her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, faces charges at the international criminal court.
- The Senate recently elected an ally of the Duterte family as its new president.