Philippine politics

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Sara Duterte’s Impeachment Case Faces a Ticking Clock—and the End May Be Near

A whisper in the halls of Congress has become a roar: the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, once seen as a political earthquake, may be dead on arrival. The reason? Not backroom deals or fiery debates, but the relentless march of time. Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal didn’t mince words. “If the impeachment case […]

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Philippine Senate chamber prepared for Vice President Sara Duterte's historic impeachment trial

Duterte Impeachment Backfires: “Self-Inflicted Wound” Cost Administration Crucial Midterm Votes

The impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte has blown up in the administration’s face, becoming a “self-inflicted wound” that bled votes across Mindanao during the midterm elections. “We didn’t campaign in Mindanao because once the impeachment complaint was filed, the region solidified against us,” revealed Navotas Rep. Tobias Tiangco, campaign manager of the Alyansa para

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Shockwaves in Manila: Duterte Allies’ Bid to Impeach Marcos Stalls Dramatically

Manila, Philippines – A political bombshell almost went off Thursday. Allies of former President Rodrigo Duterte marched to the House of Representatives, ready to accuse President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of serious offenses. Their goal? To impeach him. But their explosive plan hit a sudden, strange wall. The air crackled with tension. Former party list representative

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