New impeachment motion targets Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte over fund misuse allegations

aljazeera.com

A new impeachment motion has been filed against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, following a previous complaint just days earlier. Activists allege misuse of 612.5 million pesos ($10.3 million) in confidential funds and demand her removal from office. The latest complaint, submitted by 74 left-wing activists, claims Duterte misappropriated funds and obstructed a congressional investigation. It also references a recent public threat she made against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., which is under investigation. Duterte's political alliance with Marcos has deteriorated ahead of upcoming elections. The House of Representatives, controlled by Marcos's allies, will review the impeachment complaints before any potential trial in the Senate.


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