Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte impeached for second time - UPI.com

May 11 (UPI) -- The Philippine Congress voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte Monday for the second time for allegedly misusing public funds.

The vote in the House of Representatives to impeach Duterte was lopsided, with 257 of 290 lawmakers voting in favor. Duterte's impeachment will now face a Senate trial. If Duterte is convicted, she will be immediately removed and barred from holding public office, ending her hopes of a presidential run.

If Duterte is not convicted, she would be protected from being impeached again for two years.

Duterte is a leading candidate for the 2028 election to be the next president of the Philippines.

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