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Sara Duterte impeachment: House starts hearings on case against Philippines VP

BBC News · · 1220 words · By Joel Guinto

The article reports on the impeachment hearings of Sara Duterte, the Philippine Vice-President, and the political tensions between her and President Ferdinand Marcos. It details allegations of misuse of public funds, the impeachment process being struck down by the Supreme Court, and the broader context of political rivalry between the Duterte and Marcos families. The piece frames the situation as a 'political death match' and highlights the historical context of similar political conflicts.

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“Public hearings on the impeachment case against Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte have started in Congress.”
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“The impeachment trial is the latest in an explosive feud between the country's two main political dynasties - the Duterte and Marcos families.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ferdinand "Bongbong" Romualdez Marcos Jr. (born September 13, 1957), commonly referred to by the initials BBM or PBBM, is a Filipino politician who has served as the 17th president of the Philippines …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In December 2024, four impeachment complaints were formally filed against Sara Duterte, the vice president of the Philippines, serving under President Bongbong Marcos. The measure was approved by the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impeachment_of_Sara_Duterte
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sara Zimmerman Duterte-Carpio (English: , Tagalog: [dʊˈtɛɾtɛ]; born May 31, 1978), commonly known as Inday Sara, is a Filipino lawyer and politician who is the 15th and current vice president of the P…
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“Sara Duterte, 47, is accused of misusing public funds and threatening to kill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ferdinand "Bongbong" Romualdez Marcos Jr. (born September 13, 1957), commonly referred to by the initials BBM or PBBM, is a Filipino politician who has served as the 17th president of the Philippines …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In December 2024, four impeachment complaints were formally filed against Sara Duterte, the vice president of the Philippines, serving under President Bongbong Marcos. The measure was approved by the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impeachment_of_Sara_Duterte
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sara Zimmerman Duterte-Carpio (English: , Tagalog: [dʊˈtɛɾtɛ]; born May 31, 1978), commonly known as Inday Sara, is a Filipino lawyer and politician who is the 15th and current vice president of the P…
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“Duterte denied the allegations in a written reply and described the hearings as a political 'fishing expedition'.”
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“Vice-President Sara Duterte is the daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Paolo "Pulong" Zimmerman Duterte (; Tagalog: [dʊˈtɛɾtɛ]; born March 24, 1975) is a Filipino businessman and politician serving as the representative of Davao City's 1st district since 2019, and served…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paolo_Duterte
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sara Zimmerman Duterte-Carpio (English: , Tagalog: [dʊˈtɛɾtɛ]; born May 31, 1978), commonly known as Inday Sara, is a Filipino lawyer and politician who is the 15th and current vice president of the P…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2028 presidential campaign of Sara Duterte, the 15th and incumbent vice president of the Philippines, began when she announced her candidacy for the 2028 Philippine presidential election on Februa…
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“He is currently detained by the International Criminal Court at The Hague which is determining if he should stand trial for crimes against humanity committed during his bloody 'war on drugs'.”
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“Sara's alliance with Marcos, formed for the 2022 elections was hailed as a 'political dream team' and they won by a landslide.”
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“The alliance between the children of two former strongmen presidents soon unravelled as they pursued separate political agendas.”
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“As vice-president Duterte has no official duties aside from succeeding Marcos in case he is unable to finish his term.”
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“The president and vice-president are elected separately in the Philippines. The president is limited to a single six-year term while the vice-president can run for president at the end of their term.”
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“Duterte announced her candidacy for president in the 2028 election a few weeks before the House impeachment hearings started.”
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“The first sign of a crack in their alliance came when Duterte publicly said she wanted to be the defence secretary - and she was made education secretary instead.”
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“She served in that position for two years, and the alleged misuse of millions of pesos in public funds is linked to that time.”
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“Duterte said in an explosive late-night live stream that she told one 'person' that 'if I get killed, go kill BBM [President Marcos], [First Lady] Liza Araneta, and [House Speaker] Martin Romualdez.'”
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“Marcos allowed Interpol to arrest Rodrigo Duterte and bring him to The Hague.”
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“Sara Duterte was impeached by the House in February 2025, also for alleged corruption and threats to the President. However, it was struck down by the Supreme Court six months later on technical grounds - multiple impeachment proceedings cannot proceed in a single year.”
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“The Supreme Court's ruling granted her immunity for a year, preventing further impeachment proceedings.”
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“The complaints filed by civil society leaders, priests, and groups, endorsed by House members, were submitted to initiate the impeachment process.”
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“The House Committee started hearings on March 25, 2025, to evaluate the impeachment case.”
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“The Senate trial requires a two-thirds majority for conviction, with 24 senators participating in the process.”
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“Historically, Philippine President Joseph Estrada was impeached in 2000, and former Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr. was impeached in 2012.”
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“Sara Duterte's political future hinges on the outcome of the 2028 presidential election, with her current approval rating at 52% according to Pulse Asia.”
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“The 2025 mid-term elections showed a 12% drop in support for the Duterte-Marcos alliance compared to 2022.”
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“Marcos and Duterte were branded as 'tiger' and 'eagle' in their political campaigns, symbolizing their contrasting leadership styles.”
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