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Philippine Vice President Duterte asks Supreme Court to void her impeachment and block Senate trial

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has asked the Supreme Court to void her impeachment and block a Senate trial that could remove her from office.
The House of Representatives impeached Duterte on February 5, 2025, over accusations of plotting to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. And large-scale corruption.
Duterte's lawyer Israelito Torreon claimed the impeachment complaint was sent too quickly for some House signees to study, raising concerns about the legitimacy of the process.
A conviction in the Senate trial could prevent Duterte from holding public office, reflecting worries about her status as a contender in the 2028 presidential elections.

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The Manila Times

Escudero firm: No trial before June

SENATE President Francis Escudero said on Wednesday that nobody can force him to start an impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte until the Senate resumes session on June 2. Escudero issued the statement following the submission of a position paper by Bayan Muna Chairman Neri Colmenares, urging the Senate to convene as an impeachment court immediately. He said starting the trial now would not work because of the rule that 2/4 votes…

29 days ago·Manila, Philippines

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Anadolu Ajansı

Philippine vice president challenges impeachment complaint in top court

Sara Duterte was impeached on Feb. 5 for allegedly misusing education funds - Anadolu Ajansı

29 days ago·Ankara, Türkiye

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Bangkok Post

Philippine VP asks Supreme Court to block impeachment

MANILA - Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has asked the Supreme Court to nullify an impeachment complaint against her, making her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and a lifetime ban from public office.

29 days ago·Bangkok, Thailand

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Philstar Global

VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

MANILA — Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has asked the Supreme Court to nullify an impeachment complaint against her, making her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office. The lower house impeached Duterte on February 5 on accusations such as budget anomalies, amassing unusual […] The post VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court appeared first on Interaks…

29 days ago·Manila, Philippines

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The Straits Times

Philippine V-P Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

In a petition to the Supreme Court, Ms Duterte accused the lower house of “grave abuse of discretion”.

29 days ago·Singapore

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Denver Gazette

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has asked the Supreme Court to nullify an impeachment complaint against her, making her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime…

29 days ago

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