Philippine V-P Sara Duterte facing second impeachment vote

Philippines' Vice-President Sara Duterte is facing a second impeachment as soon as May 11, a possible victory for her ally-turned-rival President Ferdinand Marcos Jr that will likely deepen the country's political and economic turmoil.



One-third of the 318-member House of Representatives is needed to impeach, which would then kick the process up to the Senate, where two-thirds of its 24 members will be needed to convict her.



A conviction in the Senate, which is far from certain, would ban her from politics for life and remove her from office.



House Deputy Speaker Janette Garin said the House will vote on Ms Duterte's impeachment on May 11, without providing further details.



There are at least 215 votes to impeach the Vice-President, Congressman Terry Ridon said in a post on social media platform X.



"At this point, the evidence has clearly established probable cause for betrayal of public trust and culpable violation of the Constitution," Mr Ridon said.



Ms Duterte is facing four charges, including misusing public funds and threatening to assassinate Mr Marcos. She has denied any wrongdoing, claiming the charges are politically motivated.