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House Impeaches VP Sara Duterte 255-26, Moves Case to Senate

5/11/2026

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The House voted 255-26 to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, sending the case to the Senate.
Demonstrators outside Congress chanted “Impeach Sara Now” as the impeachment vote proceeded.
Lawmakers accused Duterte of misusing funds, hiding $110 million in bank transactions, and threatening President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., his wife and a former House speaker.
Senate President Alan Cayetano, a Dutertes ally, was elected shortly before the vote, raising doubts about a conviction.

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The House voted 255-26 to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, sending the case to the Senate.
Demonstrators outside Congress chanted “Impeach Sara Now” as the impeachment vote proceeded.
Lawmakers accused Duterte of misusing funds, hiding $110 million in bank transactions, and threatening President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., his wife and a former House speaker.
Senate President Alan Cayetano, a Dutertes ally, was elected shortly before the vote, raising doubts about a conviction.