House Speaker Martin Romualdez (top right) presides over the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte at the House of Representatives in Quezon City in Manila, Philippines, February 5, 2025
PHILIPPINES Vice-President Sara Duterte has been impeached by the House of Representatives, an official said today.
This came after more than the required number of lawmakers signed a petition to remove Ms Duterte, daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte, from office.
House secretary-general Reginald Velasco told a plenary meeting of the lower chamber of congress that at least 215 lawmakers have signed a petition to impeach Ms Duterte, well over the required threshold. The senate will now serve as an impeachment tribunal.
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