Vice President Sara Duterte of the Philippines has been impeached amid rising political tensions, following allegations of misusing public funds and making threats against key political figures, including President Marcos. Once seen as allies in a powerful political coalition, the relationship between Duterte and Marcos has deteriorated significantly. Duterte claims the impeachment is motivated by political gain, aiming to prevent her future aspirations for presidency. Political analysts suggest this conflict may escalate further, leading to chaos in the Philippines' political landscape. The situation signals a complex battle among powerful governmental factions.
Ms. Duterte has denied the accusations of corruption and cast the impeachment as politically motivated, a view shared by many Filipinos.
This is dragging the whole country to political chaos, said Aries Arugay, chairman of the political science department at the University of the Philippines.
Unlike in the U.S., she has no critical function here as vice president... The political motivation here is to stop the eventuality of a Sara Duterte presidency.
Ms. Duterte faced four complaints over her alleged misuse of millions in public funds and her pronouncements that she had made plans to assassinate Mr. Marcos.
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