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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Arpan Rai

Philippine lawmakers vote to impeach vice president Sara Duterte

The Philippines parliament voted on Wednesday to impeach the country’s vice president.

Sara Duterte, daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte, is facing at least four impeachment complaints. Three complaints filed in December allege that she misused millions of pesos in confidential funds and attempted a cover up when asked to explain the spending. The new complaint from Wednesday accuses her of violating the constitution, betraying public trust, corruption, and other high crimes.

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