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.
Key Points
- Accusations include plotting to assassinate the president, corruption, and failure to strongly denounce China's actions
- 215 legislators signed the impeachment complaint
Pros
- Impeachment process to address alleged crimes
- Significant number of legislators signed the impeachment complaint
Cons
- Political rift between Vice President Sara Duterte and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
- Allegations of corruption and failure to denounce China's actions