Duterte, Marcos and Philippines

Philippine Vice President Duterte impeached over alleged Marcos assassination plot and other allegations
The lower house in the Philippines impeached Vice President Sara Duterte Wednesday, accusing her of a wide range of crimes that included plotting to assassinate the president, large-scale corruption and failing to strongly denounce China’s aggressive actions against Filipino forces in the disputed South China Sea.
Marcos-Duterte feud kicks off midterm election season in the Philippines
At stake is V-P Sara Duterte’s political survival, as she faces an impeachment trial after the midterm polls. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Philippine Congress paves way for impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte
The Philippine lower house on Wednesday impeached Vice President Sara Duterte, the daughter of the country's firebrand former leader, setting the stage for a rare, high-profile trial in the Senate.
Philippines’ Vice President Is Impeached, Deepening Political Turmoil
A conviction would hamper the political ambitions of Sara Duterte, who has said that she would like to succeed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
Impeached Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte says she won’t resign
The ex-ally of President Marcos told reporters that her lawyers were preparing for a legal battle in the Senate.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte faces impeachment trial, possible removal from office
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte was facing an impeachment trial in the Philippine Senate after the required two-thirds majority of lawmakers voted Wednesday for her to be removed from office am
Vice President Sara Duterte impeached
The House of Representatives on Wednesday impeached Vice President Sara Duterte, citing a series of grave allegations, including conspiracy to assassinate
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte faces Senate trial after House impeaches her
The Philippine House of Representatives on Wednesday impeached Vice President Sara Duterte for alleged violations of the constitution and corruption, in what her family described as political persecution.
Philippines Kicks off Election Campaigning Amid High-Stakes Political Drama
Campaigning for the Philippines' midterm elections kicked off on Tuesday against a fractured political backdrop, heightened by a high-profile row among warring elites that culminated in last week's impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte.
Philippines: Philippines launches midterm election campaign amid political divisions
The campaign for the mid-term elections on May 12 officially began on Tuesday, with the aim of determining the renewal of half of the Senate, the entire House of Representatives and thousands of local positions.
Philippines vice president impeached amid growing political feud
The development will escalate the quarrel between two of the country's most powerful families. View on euronews
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A swipe at Duterte? Marcos says admin slate has no tokhang backers, China allies
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made no mention of his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte, during his proclamation rally, but he ...
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Marcos slams Duterte, but bets avoid ‘VP trial’ talk
The 12 administration-backed senatorial candidates in the May elections steered clear of the impending trial of impeached VP ...
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VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial may start after Marcos Jr.'s SONA: Escudero
Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial may start after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address ...
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Philippine House impeaches Vice President Sara Duterte
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has been impeached by the lower house of Congress after lawmakers, many of whom are allies of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, signed a petition to ...