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VP Sara faces second impeachment rap
Two impeachment complaints have been filed against Vice President Sara Duterte at the House of Representatives.
The first complaint cites grounds including culpable violation of the constitution, graft and corruption, bribery, betrayal of public trust, and alleged misuse of funds by the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and Department of Education (DepEd).
The second impeachment complaint, filed by Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) and other progressive groups, focuses on corruption and misuse of P612.5 million in confidential funds during her time as Education secretary.
This second complaint specifically cites betrayal of public trust as the sole ground for impeachment, stemming from the Vice President supposedly making a mockery of audit processes and her refusal to recognize Congress' oversight during budget deliberations.
Makabayan lawmakers France Castro, Arlene Brosas, and Raoul Manuel endorsed this second complaint.
The coalition argued that Duterte betrayed public trust when she abused her discretionary powers over P612.5 million in confidential funds and mocked audit processes by ordering subordinates to prepare accomplishment reports supported by fabricated documents.
They also cited her willful refusal to recognize Congress' oversight functions by skipping budget deliberations and skirting questions on her use of public funds as factors for impeachment.
House Secretary General Reginald Velasco received the second complaint at 3:30 PM on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
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Two impeachment complaints have been filed against Vice President Sara Duterte before the House of Representatives, citing accusations of graft, corruption, betrayal of public trust, and mismanagement of confidential funds.
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Vice President Sara Duterte welcomed the filing of two impeachment complaints against her, stating she can now finally address the accusations.
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House leaders asserted that no impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte are on their agenda, emphasizing their focus on investigating the use of confidential funds.
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The Makabayan bloc in the House of Representatives has endorsed the second impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte.
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President Marcos advised against pursuing an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, calling it a "storm in a teacup" and a distraction from pressing issues.
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