Sara Duterte faces second impeachment complaint in Philippines ahead of elections

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Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte faces a second impeachment complaint, filed by activists and former lawmakers, accusing her of misusing over 500 million pesos in confidential funds during her time as education secretary. This follows a similar complaint lodged just days earlier. The complaints arise amid political turmoil after Duterte's alliance with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. collapsed. Lawmakers must choose which complaint to pursue, as only one can advance each year under the constitution. Duterte has denied any wrongdoing. She is also under investigation for a controversial remark about the president and faces scrutiny over her resignation as education secretary in June.


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