Impeachment proceedings have been initiated by the lower house against the Vice President, involving the House of Representatives.
Steady: 2 in the last 7 days
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The latest in this situation
- Claire Castro responded to Sara Duterte's comments regarding trade policy.
- Duterte alleges budget manipulation during the ongoing impeachment proceedings.
- Lacson challenges Cayetano regarding claims of threats.
- Mark Villar's alignment and Joel Villanueva's role are reshaping the Senate chamber and aiding the administration's trial goal.
- COA flagged control and documentation deficiencies in OVP's relief operations.
How it started
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What happened
Impeachment proceedings have been initiated by the lower house against the Vice President, involving the House of Representatives.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.House initiates impeachment proceedings against the Vice President.1 source
- Commentators link the peso's movements to global market factors while blaming the administration for national economic issues.Sub-event
- Lorna Kapunan presented evidence regarding confidential fund usage.Sub-event
Castro commented on VP Duterte's tactics as her camp used an arrest as a diversion.1 source
House initiates impeachment against VP Sara; Senate appeals now subject to Supreme Court review.1 source
- Lorenz Defensor is appointed as a public prosecutor for the impeachment trial taking place in the House of Representatives.Sub-event
- Topacio commented on Duterte's impeachment trial while Castro countered Duterte's statements regarding Davao City.Sub-event
- The impeachment trial is ongoing, with the House Speaker involved, while Francis Escudero's setup is noted as similar to the Joseph Estrada trial, and the AMLC subpoena ruling was deferred.Sub-event
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The impeachment trial against Sara Duterte formally began on July 5, led by Joel Chua.1 source
- The political fallout from the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte includes senate leadership shake-ups and impacts on education funding and scholarships.Sub-event
The impeachment trial against the VP is underway, coinciding with leadership challenges in the congress.1 source
- Panfilo Lacson believes Alan Peter Cayetano's removal will resolve political gridlock, while the Senate serves as the impeachment court.Sub-event
- Proceedings have been initiated against the Vice President, involving the House of Representatives, alongside tracking a senator regarding an arrest warrant.Sub-event
Impeachment proceedings initiated by the lower house against the VP.1 source
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The entities involved
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house of representatives
general term for legislative bodies
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Claire Castro
Philippine lawyer, radio-television host and podcaster; Philippine presidential-communications undersecretary
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Sara Duterte
Vice President of the Philippines since 2022
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