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CBCP raises concern over Senate delay in Sara Duterte impeachment
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has expressed concern over the Senate's delay in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.
In a pastoral letter released on July 8, the CBCP stated they were "disturbed" by the lack of progress in what they described as a "constitutional demand" for the impeachment process.
The bishops emphasized that impeachment, when conducted with integrity, serves as a legitimate democratic mechanism for transparency and accountability.
They urged Catholics to reject "moral indifference" and engage in national issues with openness and faith.
The House of Representatives impeached Duterte in February for alleged "high crimes," including corruption and an assassination plot against President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
A House impeachment spokesperson noted in June that delays in the Senate might lead to a lengthy impeachment trial for Duterte.
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