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Sara Duterte Faces New Impeachment Complaints Over Corruption

2/3/2026

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Sara Duterte, Vice President of the Philippines, faces new impeachment complaints alleging corruption and misuse of public funds.
A previous impeachment attempt last year was dismissed by the Supreme Court.
Activists allege she mishandled 612.5 million pesos in confidential funds.
Duterte's lawyer says they are prepared to confront these allegations, while President Marcos also faces impeachment complaints related to budgetary appropriations ahead of the 2028 election.

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Sara Duterte, Vice President of the Philippines, faces new impeachment complaints alleging corruption and misuse of public funds.
A previous impeachment attempt last year was dismissed by the Supreme Court.
Activists allege she mishandled 612.5 million pesos in confidential funds.
Duterte's lawyer says they are prepared to confront these allegations, while President Marcos also faces impeachment complaints related to budgetary appropriations ahead of the 2028 election.