Philippines Senate head says cannot hear impeachment complaint against vice-president until June
The Philippine Senate can only act on the impeachment complaint against Vice-President Sara Duterte on June 2 when Congress resumes after the midterm elections, Senate President Francis Escudero told a briefing on Thursday.
Philippine vice president’s impeachment trial will start after Congress reopens in June
The Philippine Senate president says the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will begin after Congress reopens in June and will be done fairly to avoid a repeat of a 2001 impeachment proceeding that stalled and sparked massive protests that forced a president to step down.
Philippines’ Vice President Is Impeached, Deepening Political Turmoil
A conviction would hamper the political ambitions of Sara Duterte, who has said that she would like to succeed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
Philippines' Marcos says vice president's impeachment not a matter for executive branch
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Thursday distanced himself from the impeachment of his estranged Vice President Sara Duterte, saying the executive branch of government cannot have a hand in it.
Philippine Vice President Duterte impeached over alleged Marcos assassination plot and other allegations
The lower house in the Philippines impeached Vice President Sara Duterte Wednesday, accusing her of a wide range of crimes that included plotting to assassinate the president, large-scale corruption and failing to strongly denounce China’s aggressive actions against Filipino forces in the disputed South China Sea.
Sara Duterte impeachment: ‘dangerous’ to dawdle on Senate trial of Philippine VP
The country’s Senate has entered a four-month recess and its president insists members cannot be called back for a trial.
What's next after the impeachment of Philippine Vice President Duterte?
The Philippines' lower house has impeached Vice President Sara Duterte, the daughter of the country's firebrand former president, setting the stage for a rare, high-profile trial in the Senate. Here are details on the trial,
Philippine vice president preparing for impeachment battle but silent on option to resign
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte says her lawyers are preparing for a legal battle in her upcoming impeachment trial but refused to say if resignation is an option
Has Philippine President Marcos ‘outmanoeuvred’ the Dutertes in the impeachment battle?
Observers say impeachment support from lawmakers in the Dutertes’ stronghold suggests the president has gained the upper hand.
Philippines VP Duterte weighs options after impeachment vote
In her first public comments since the lower house voted to impeach her, Vice President Sara Duterte said she had not yet considered stepping down and did not rule out a future presidential run.Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte said on Friday she had yet to consider stepping down after the lower house voted to impeach her earlier this week.
Philippines: Philippine VP Sara Duterte dismisses resignation amid impeachment trial
Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte ruled out resigning Friday before the start of her impeachment trial in the senate in June, in her first statements after the lower house of congress approved an impeachment process.
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Call special session now, former Philippines Senate President Drilon urges
MANILA: President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr must call a special session of Congress to allow the Senate to immediately ...
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Philippine Senate can't hear impeachment until June
The Philippine Senate can act on the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte only on June 2, when Congress resumes after the midterm elections, Senate President Francis ...
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Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte impeached, faces senate trial as political battle rages
MANILA, Philippines — The lower house in the Philippines ... number to allow the petition to be rapidly transmitted to the Senate, which would serve as a tribunal to try the vice president ...
Cambodian PM to visit Philippines with aims of increasing regional cooperation
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet will pay an official visit to the Philippines from Monday to Tuesday, according to the ...