VP Sara Duterte faces impeachment proceedings in Senate

Vice President Sara Duterte faces impeachment proceedings in the Senate after 215 House members endorsed a consolidated complaint against her, making her the first Vice President to undergo such proceedings.

The impeachment complaint outlines seven articles, citing culpable violation of the Constitution, betrayal of public trust, graft and corruption, and other high crimes, including bribery and conspiracy to commit murder.

Allegations include death threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and House Speaker Martin Romualdez, with Duterte allegedly claiming in November 2024 she had ordered someone to kill them in case of her death.

This remark followed her chief of staff's detention for contempt during a probe into the alleged misuse of confidential and intelligence funds.

Lawmakers also referenced a press conference where Duterte publicly stated she had expressed a desire to behead Marcos.

Duterte has denied most of the allegations, including the misuse of confidential funds and bribery.

The Articles of Impeachment were transmitted to the Senate, which will serve as the impeachment court, but the Senate adjourned without tackling the complaint and will resume in June.