VP Sara Duterte has until today to answer impeach complaints

VICE President Sara Duterte has until today, March 16, to respond to the impeachment complaints that the House Committee on Justice has found to be sufficient in substance. Bicol Saro Rep. Terry Ridon, a member of the committee, told a news forum on Saturday the panel would wait for Duterte’s reply until the end of … Read more

Escudero thumbs down call for Senate to start Sara impeach trial while in recess

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Chiz Escudero thumbed down Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel’s request to start Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial now but added that he would still consult with his colleagues to see if they would be willing and have the time. “Will consult the others if they want to and if … Read more

Majority of Filipinos believe Sara should face Senate impeach trial — survey

MANILA, Philippines — Nearly three out of four Filipinos or 73 percent believe that Vice President Sara Duterte should face a Senate impeachment trial for allegedly threatening to hire someone to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and Speaker Martin Romualde, according to a research firm which released the results of its … Read more

Sara remains vice president until Senate rules on impeach case — Escudero

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s fate now lies with 23 senators following her impeachment on Wednesday. The House of Representatives forwarded a 33-page complaint to the Senate, which includes six Articles of Impeachment against the vice president. Source link

Impeached South Korean president issued with arrest warrant over martial law

A South Korean court has approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was impeached and suspended from power earlier this month over his decision to impose martial law on December 3. WARNING: This article contains references to mental health and suicide. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) confirmed the Seoul … Read more