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Duterte Announces 2028 Bid Amid Impeachment Complaints

3/2/2026

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Vice President Sara Duterte announced her candidacy for the 2028 presidential elections during a Mandaluyong City press conference.
The House committee on justice began four impeachment complaints against her for betrayal of public trust and misuse of P612 million.
Civil society leaders withdrew one complaint to support a third, citing expediency in accountability.
The third complaint includes testimony from Duterte's former aide, Ramil Madriaga, alleging knowledge of corrupt activities.

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Vice President Sara Duterte announced her candidacy for the 2028 presidential elections during a Mandaluyong City press conference.
The House committee on justice began four impeachment complaints against her for betrayal of public trust and misuse of P612 million.
Civil society leaders withdrew one complaint to support a third, citing expediency in accountability.
The third complaint includes testimony from Duterte's former aide, Ramil Madriaga, alleging knowledge of corrupt activities.