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Philippine Vice President Impeached, Again

TIME·Chad de Guzman·21 days ago
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The Philippines’ House of Representatives impeached Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday—for the second time —over accusations of unexplained wealth, misuse of state funds, and threats to have her former ally President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. assassinated. The second impeachment came more than nine months after the country’s Supreme Court voided the first over a constitutional technicality, but the top court’s decision did not prevent any future attempts.  After deliberations, there were 257 votes cast in favor of impeaching Duterte, initially reported by the House as 255, more than the required third of House members.…

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