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Philippine lawmakers impeach VP Sara Duterte, set stage for Senate trial

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Updated May 11, 2026 4:43 AM

Protesters call for the impeachment of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte ahead of a vote in the House of Representatives on whether to transmit the impeachment complaint to the Senate, outside the House of Representatives in Quezon City, Philippines, May 11, 2026. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez Eloisa Lopez Reuters

MANILA - A bid to impeach Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte won the required backing of the lower house on Monday, voting results showed, setting the stage for a trial in the Senate that could derail her hopes of running for president.

The impeachment complaint was backed by 255 of 318 lawmakers, surpassing the one‑third threshold required.

Duterte is accused of misuse of public funds, amassing unexplained wealth, and of making threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the first lady and the former house speaker, which she denies. If convicted in a Senate trial, Duterte would be removed from office and could be disqualified from holding office for life.

(Reporting by Mikhail Flores, Karen Lema and Nestor Corrales; Editing by Martin Petty)

FILE PHOTO: Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte delivers a statement following her impeachment by the lower house of the Congress, in her office at Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines, February 7, 2025. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/File Photo Eloisa Lopez Reuters

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This story was originally published May 11, 2026 at 4:28 AM.

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