- The Senate and Parliament were involved in an impeachment process, and the High Court is scheduled to render a decision on the impeachment petitions.
- Gatchalian, as Acting Senate President, ensures operations continue amid disputes over his authority and ongoing impeachment proceedings.
- Political turmoil unfolds in the Senate, with unnamed individuals facing accusations of plunder and being involved in a struggle for power.
Leila de Lima is facing an impeachment trial in the Senate and serves as a prosecution team member in the House of Representatives.
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What happened
Leila de Lima is facing an impeachment trial in the Senate and serves as a prosecution team member in the House of Representatives.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Leila de Lima and Antonio Trillanes IV co-filed perjury complaints against ex-bodyguards.Sub-event
Office of the President involved in Leila de Lima's impeachment trial over fund misuse.1 source
Prosecution team seeks accountability for the impeachment trial.1 source
ICC warrant impacts impeachment threshold debate concerning Gerville Luistro.1 source
Impeachment trial in the Senate and prosecution team duties in the House.1 source
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Political turmoil unfolds in the Senate, with unnamed individuals facing accusations of plunder and being involved in a struggle for power.Also in this story
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The entities involved
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Leila de Lima
Filipino politician
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senate
type of legislative body, often the upper house or chamber of a bicameral legislature
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house of representatives
general term for legislative bodies
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Gerville Luistro
Filipina politician and lawyer
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