MANILA: The impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte will likely take place after mid-term elections in May and could be decided by an entirely new group of l
Sara Duterte attends a legislative inquiry into her office's use of public funds at the House of Representatives, in Quezon City, Philippines , on Nov 25, 2024. will likely take place after mid-term elections in May and could be decided by an entirely new group of lawmakers, the Senate president said on Thursday .
The start date"will depend on the rules we approve", he said."But I feel the trial has to take place when the Senate is in session. The impeachment court does not have a separate life." Wednesday's impeachment vote, which drew ayes from 215 of the body's 306 members, spelt out allegations including financial fraud, anCommentary: Philippines politics is often mad. It just got crazier
Duterte, who has yet to publicly comment on her impeachment, was widely tipped to succeed her father Rodrigo as president in 2022 elections but stepped aside to back Marcos and later ran for vice president on his ticket.
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