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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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…
Vice-President Duterte asks tribunal to stop her trial, void impeachment - BusinessWorld Online
PHILIPPINE Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio has asked the Supreme Court to stop the Senate from trying her after her impeachment by the House of Representatives, making her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and a lifetime ban from public office. In a 36-page petition, the daughter of the country’s firebrand former leader also asked the tribunal to nullify her impeachment, accusing congressmen of gravely abusing …
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.
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…
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