Philippine Supreme Court Declares Impeachment Complaint Against VP Duterte Unconstitutional
The Philippine Supreme Court rules that the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte is unconstitutional.
In a significant legal decision, the Philippines' Supreme Court has ruled that the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte is unconstitutional.
This verdict comes after the lower house of Congress impeached Duterte in February, citing allegations of misuse of public funds, amassing unusual wealth, and threatening to kill Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the First Lady, and the House Speaker.The court's decision stated that it was not absolving Duterte of the charges but determined that the complaint did not adhere to constitutional requirements.
A conviction in an impeachment trial would have resulted in a lifetime ban from office.
Instead, this ruling could bolster Duterte's political prospects, as she is considered a strong contender for the 2028 presidency, a position currently limited to a single term for presidents.This case has been viewed as politically motivated, stemming from a bitter feud between Duterte and Marcos.
The vice president is the daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, who faces allegations related to his controversial war on drugs before his tenure ended with his incarceration by the International Criminal Court.
This verdict comes after the lower house of Congress impeached Duterte in February, citing allegations of misuse of public funds, amassing unusual wealth, and threatening to kill Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the First Lady, and the House Speaker.The court's decision stated that it was not absolving Duterte of the charges but determined that the complaint did not adhere to constitutional requirements.
A conviction in an impeachment trial would have resulted in a lifetime ban from office.
Instead, this ruling could bolster Duterte's political prospects, as she is considered a strong contender for the 2028 presidency, a position currently limited to a single term for presidents.This case has been viewed as politically motivated, stemming from a bitter feud between Duterte and Marcos.
The vice president is the daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, who faces allegations related to his controversial war on drugs before his tenure ended with his incarceration by the International Criminal Court.
