🇵🇭 Big news from the Philippines! An alliance of civil society groups is set to file an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte this Monday, according to the Akbayan party-list, whose lawmaker plans to endorse it.
The coalition includes religious leaders, community representatives, and families affected by former President Rodrigo Duterte's controversial war on drugs, which claimed thousands of lives. They're calling this a \"historic impeachment complaint\" aimed at bringing accountability to the nation's leadership.
Sara Duterte, daughter of the former president, has been embroiled in a bitter row with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. She's currently under a House inquiry into her spending, though she denies any wrongdoing.
This move marks the latest twist in a high-profile feud among the Philippines' top leaders. The collapse of the powerful alliance between the Duterte and Marcos families—once united in Marcos' landslide 2022 election victory—has intensified the political landscape.
Details on the specific grounds for impeachment haven't been revealed yet, and Vice President Duterte couldn't be reached for comment.
President Marcos Jr. commented on Friday that any impeachment efforts against his vice president would only distract Congress and not benefit the people—a statement that has drawn criticism from some lawmakers.
This unfolding political drama is captivating the nation, and many are watching closely to see how it will shape the Philippines' future. Stay tuned for more updates! 🌟
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Philippine groups to seek impeachment of Vice President Duterte
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