De Lima: Impeachment complaint vs VP Duterte justified

Former Senator Leila de Lima asserted that the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte is justified, stating the Philippines has become a global laughing stock due to the VP's actions.

The complaint filed before the House of Representatives contains allegations of confidential fund misuse and threats made against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

De Lima explained that "unrelated" allegations were included to provide potential senator-judges with a better understanding of the Vice President's overall character and fitness for the role.

She cited the alleged misuse and lack of accounting for P612.5 million in intelligence and confidential funds by the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Department of Education (DepEd) as grounds for impeachment.

De Lima also pointed to the Vice President's alleged public threats against top officials, including President Marcos, as reasons for the complaint.

She criticized the notion of a "conditional threat," stating that direct threats have no place in Philippine history, even amidst political feuds.

De Lima further noted that allegations concerning Duterte's actions as Davao City mayor from 2010 to 2013 and 2016 to 2022 were included to demonstrate a lack of capacity for the Vice Presidency.