MANILA: Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Manila on Friday (Jan 31), urging the Philippine House of Representatives to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte.
cards interface. Give it a try.MANILA: Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Manila on Friday , urging the Philippine House of Representatives to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte.
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.calling it a"storm in a teacup"Protesters mostly wearing white shirts held placards calling for Duterte's removal and chanted"Impeach! Impeach Sara now!" as they gathered beside Manila's busiest avenue.
House of Representatives member Percival Cendana, who backs one of the impeachment complaints, joined Friday's rally and urged his colleagues to move fast.
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