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House leaders deny efforts to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte
House leaders have strongly denied any plans to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, countering her claims that such moves are being planned.
Deputy Majority Leader Erwin Tulfo clarified that a recent meeting of House leaders in Malacañang focused on the administration's senatorial slate for the 2025 elections and did not discuss any impeachment proceedings against the Vice President.
House Assistant Majority Leader Zia Alonto Adiong stated that impeachment rumors are counterproductive and create disunity and political chaos.
House Deputy Majority Leader Janette Garin added that spending time on senseless talks that do not materialize is a waste.
Assistant Majority Leader Francisco Paolo Ortega and 1-Rider Representative Rodge Gutierrez questioned the accuracy of the information received by the Vice President regarding the alleged plot.
The Office of the Speaker has confirmed no impeachment complaint against the Vice President.
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