Impeachment

2024 - 12 - 3

Impeachment Drama: Will VP Sara Dance Her Way Out of This One?

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Can VP Sara Duterte survive the storm of impeachment? Find out the juicy details behind this unfolding political saga!

In a surprising twist of political drama, Vice President Sara Duterte finds herself at the center of an impeachment complaint initiated by a coalition of advocacy groups on Monday. Endorsed by the Akbayan Party-list representative, this complaint accuses her of grave misconduct over a recently reported threat against an individual. The implications of this complaint are significant as it brings forth serious allegations of betrayal of public trust, marching onto the Philippine political stage with a hefty burden for the VP, who is no stranger to controversy.

Presidential Adviser on Poverty Alleviation, Larry Gadon, has stepped into the spotlight, advising the House of Representatives to tread carefully as they address the impeachment matter. With this advice bubbling under the surface, the political soup thickens, as Senators and other officials are urged to stay clear of public commentary, maintaining an air of impartiality. However, the climate within the legislative chambers is charged as senators weigh their options against the backdrop of the growing call for accountability of public officers under the 1987 Constitution.

Adding to the complexities, supporters of the Vice President are voicing their objections, warning that the impeachment complaint may set a dangerous precedent for future political rivalries. The Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute has called attention to the ramifications such actions could have on the stability of governance, hinting at a slippery slope that could lead to more politically-motivated complaints in the future. Meanwhile, the Palace has distanced itself from the issue, with Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin declaring that the current administration has no connection to the impeachment ruckus.

As the drama unfolds, the nation watches closely. Will VP Sara be able to navigate through these turbulent waters, or will the winds of change blow her political career off-course? The stakes are high, and the next steps will be pivotal in determining not just her fate, but that of Philippine governance itself.

Did you know that in the Philippines, impeachment is a rare occurrence? Historically, only a handful of public officials have faced such proceedings, making this case even more significant. Moreover, the impeachment process requires a two-thirds vote in Congress, showcasing the collective responsibility of lawmakers in deciding a minister's fate - a true test of democracy in action!

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Impeachment complaint filed vs VP Sara (GMA News Online)

Advocacy groups on Monday afternoon filed an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte and endorsed by Akbayan Party-list Rep.

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House advised to observe procedural limits of impeachment complaint (pna.gov.ph)

MANILA – Presidential Adviser on Poverty Alleviation Larry Gadon on Monday urged the House of Representatives not to entertain an impeachment complaint ...

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Groups seek impeachment of VP Sara for grave misconduct ... (BusinessWorld Online)

By Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, Reporter. AN ALLIANCE of civil society groups on Monday filed an impeachment complaint against Vice-President (VP) Sara Z.

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Impeachment filed against Philippine VP Duterte after threat to ... (ABC News)

An impeachment complaint has been filed against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, who is facing a legal storm over a death threat she made against the ...

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Philippine VP Duterte faces impeachment case following 'threat ... (benarnews)

A group of Philippine activists and nationalists filed an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte for alleged violations of the ...

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How impeachment works in the Philippines (GMA News Online)

Impeachment in the Philippines is discussed in Article XI of the 1987 Constitution under "Accountability of Public Officers."

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'Betrayal of public trust' alleged in first impeachment complaint filed ... (Philstar.com)

Various sectoral groups, including families of extrajudicial killing victims, filed an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, ...

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Pro-Duterte groups hit impeachment complaint (The Manila Times)

THE Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute (ACPSSI) think tank warned on Monday that the filing of an impeachment complaint against Vice ...

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Palace distances from impeachment complaint filed vs. VP Sara (GMA News Online)

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Tuesday said the Office of the President has nothing to do with the impeachment complaint filed against Vice President ...

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Malacañang has no hand in impeachment raps vs. Sara — Bersamin (Philstar.com)

The Palace denied any involvement in the filing of impeachment complaints against former ally Vice President Sara Duterte, Executive Secretary Lucas ...

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Escudero to senators: Refrain from making impeachment comments (The Manila Times)

SENATE President Chiz Escudero on Tuesday appealed to fellow senators to avoid making public comments regarding the impeachment complaint filed against Vice ...

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Escudero urges impartiality amid possible impeachment vs. VP Sara (pna.gov.ph)

MANILA – Senate President Francis Escudero on Tuesday reminded his colleagues of their duty to remain impartial after the filing of an impeachment complaint ...

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News Releases - Malacañang shuns impeachment complaint vs VP ... (Presidential Communications Office)

The Office of the President (OP) “has nothing to do” with the impeachment complaint filed against Vice President Sara Duterte.

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Impeachment rap filed vs Sara Duterte gets Akbayan backing (INQUIRER.net)

Sixteen individuals filed on Monday a complaint in the House of Representatives for the ouster of Vice President Sara Duterte.

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Impeachment complaint filed against Philippine Vice President ... (Asahi Shimbun)

MANILA--An impeachment complaint was filed Monday against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, who is facing a legal storm over a death threat she made ...

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Impeachment complaint filed against Philippine Vice President ... (The Associated Press)

An impeachment complaint has been filed against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, who is facing a legal storm over a death threat she made against the ...

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Escudero to senators: Avoid commenting on Sara Duterte's ... (INQUIRER.net)

Senate President Francis Escudero urged fellow senators to avoid commenting on the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte.

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Senators urged: Stay impartial, avoid comments on VP Sara's ... (Philstar.com)

Senate President Francis Escudero urged his fellow senators to remain impartial and refrain from making public statements about the recent impeachment ...

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LIST: PH gov't officials who faced impeachment raps (GMA News Online)

As stated in the 1987 Constitution, top government officials in the Philippines, particularly the president, vice president, members of the Supreme Court, ...

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Impeachment rap vs VP Sara Duterte 'very divisive' – Ejercito (INQUIRER.net)

Sen. JV Ejercito thinks the impeachment move against Vice President Sara Duterte is “very divisive."

Marcos has nothing to do with impeachment complaint vs VP Sara ... (Manila Bulletin)

This was the statement of Malacañang on the first impeachment complaint filed against Vice President Sara Duterte. BBM SARA (Ali Vicoy). In a statement on ...

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Senate vows to remain impartial as Duterte faces impeachment ... (BusinessWorld Online)

THE PHILIPPINE Senate is prepared to act as an impartial court ahead of a potential impeachment trial against Vice-President Sara Z. Duterte-Carpio, ...

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Palace distances itself from Sara impeach bid (Philstar.com)

Malacañang yesterday distanced itself from the filing on Monday of an impeachment complaint against President Marcos' former ally-turned-arch critic Vice ...

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House urged to focus on legislative works amid move to impeach VP (pna.gov.ph)

MANILA – A leader of the House of Representatives on Tuesday emphasized the importance of accountability in the impeachment complaint against Vice President ...

Palace reiterates: Impeachment unproductive | Butch Fernandez ... (Business Mirror)

MALACAÑANG distanced itself from the impeachment complaint filed against Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday reiterating President Marcos' position that ...

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Palace: No hand in impeach rap (The Manila Times)

(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had nothing to do with the impeachment complaint filed by civil society groups against Vice President Sara Duterte ...

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VP Duterte faces 2nd impeach rap; Palace disowns moves (INQUIRER.net)

Progressive Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) said it would file a second impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte today.

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Will the impeachment case against Sara Duterte succeed in the ... (Rappler)

How will the senators vote? Current positions and previous statements seem to indicate the impeachment is unlikely to succeed in the Senate at this present ...

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Fearful of fallout, Baguio politicians steer clear of impeachment ... (Rappler)

Local politicians are wary of commenting on the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, as taking a stand now could hurt their chances in ...

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