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Philippines VP Duterte Must Go on Trial Due to Severity of Charges, Prosecutors Say
- Prosecutors argue that Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte must face a trial and possible conviction for serious charges, including an alleged plot to kill President Marcos.
- If convicted, Ms Duterte could face removal from her position and a lifetime ban from holding office.
- Prosecutors assert her impeachment stems from a broader power struggle ahead of the 2028 election, with President Marcos unlikely to contest due to term limits.
- Ms Duterte has denied wrongdoing and claims the impeachment is politically motivated, while prosecutors emphasize the need for a trial to uphold justice and democratic principles.
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Philippines VP Duterte must go on trial due to severity of charges, prosecutors say
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte must be tried, and ultimately convicted, over serious charges, including an alleged threat to have the president killed, prosecutors argued in a submission to a Senate impeachment court on Friday.
Dela Rosa, Go urged to recuse themselves
(UPDATES) THE cause-oriented group Tindig Pilipinas on Friday called on Senators Ronald Dela Rosa and Bong Go to inhibit themselves from acting as senator-judges in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, saying they were biased.In a statement, the group cited Dela Rosa’s moves in the Senate to dismiss the impeachment complaint, a motion that was seconded by Go.“Tindig Pilipinas calls on Senators Go and Dela Rosa to inhi…
Bucoy says Duterte's `bloodbath' remark may well be `bubble bath'
MANILA, Philippines — House prosecution spokesperson Antonio Bucoy could not help but criticize Vice President Duterte for seemingly “evading the substance” of the impeachment case against her. In a press conference on Friday, Bucoy pointed out how Duterte previously claimed that she wants her impeachment trial against her to be a “blood bath.” According to him, the trial might as well be a “bubble bath.” This, however, appeared not to be the ca…
Philippines VP Duterte Must Go on Trial Due to Severity of Charges, Prosecutors Say
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte must be tried, and ultimately convicted, over serious charges, including an alleged threat to have the president killed, prosecutors argued in a submission to a Senate impeachment court on Friday.
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