House hearing on Sara Duterte’s impeachment case begins

MANILA, Philippines — The House committee on justice on Monday began its deliberations on the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte to determine if they are sufficient in form and substance. The complaints against Duterte  were filed separately by the Makabayan coalition, composed of the Kabataan, Gabriela and ACT Teachers party list groups, lawyer Nathaniel Cabrera and civil society groups. Four impeachment complaints were lodged against Duterte. However, civil society leaders and clergy who filed the second impeachment complaint against her have decided to withdraw it, and instead express “full support” for the third complaint. Duterte is facing allegations […]... Keep on reading: House hearing on Sara Duterte’s impeachment case begins