Impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte in the Philippines

The lower house in the Philippines impeached Vice President Sara Duterte on accusations of plotting to assassinate the president, corruption, and failing to denounce China's actions in the South China Sea. The move deepens a political rift between Duterte and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Impeachment of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte was impeached by the House of Representatives after a petition signed by 215 lawmakers, many of them allies of the president. The impeachment complaint will be sent to the Senate for trial. Duterte has faced multiple impeachment complaints for various reasons including a death threat against the president and his allies.

Assassination Threat in the Philippines

The Philippines' security council is investigating an alleged assassination threat made by Vice President Sara Duterte against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., his wife, and the speaker of the Philippine House. The threat stemmed from a dispute over the transfer of Duterte's chief-of-staff to jail. Both parties are now under investigation, with potential charges pending.