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February 5, 2025

Philippine Congress Impeaches Vice President Sara Duterte over Corruption, Assassination Threats
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In the Philippines, Vice President Sara Duterte has been impeached by
House lawmakers and could be removed from office later this year.
Duterte has been accused of corruption and misusing millions in public
funds and faced widespread backlash after she threatened to have
Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., his wife and the Filipino House
speaker assassinated. The Philippine Senate will hold its impeachment
trial against Sara Duterte when Congress reconvenes in June.


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