Philippine Lawmakers Approve Impeachment of Vice President Duterte
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The Philippine House of Representatives approved impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, sending the case to the Senate for trial. Duterte faces charges of bribery, corruption, and allegedly plotting an assassination attempt against President Ferdinand Marcos. The impeachment represents a dramatic escalation in the political conflict between the current administration and the Duterte political dynasty, which previously held the presidency under Sara's father, Rodrigo Duterte, from 2016 to 2022. The Senate will now conduct a trial to determine whether to remove the vice president from office.