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Sara Duterte's impeachment trial expected to define public opinion as Filipinos remain split — survey
A recent survey by WR Numero indicates that nearly half of Filipino adults (47%) disagree with the House of Representatives' decision to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte.
The survey, conducted from February 10 to 18, revealed that 33% of respondents support the impeachment, while 20% remain undecided.
The impeachment proceedings against the Vice President were initiated following allegations of irregularities in the use of confidential funds, bribery and corruption at the Department of Education, and concerns over her overall conduct.
Vice President Duterte has refuted these accusations, attributing the challenges she faces to political motivations.
Geographically, a majority of those opposing the impeachment (66%) hail from Mindanao, whereas respondents in Metro Manila showed the strongest support for the impeachment, with 48% agreeing with the move.
Metro Manila also recorded the highest percentage of undecided respondents at 40%.
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