Duterte Faces Impeachment Over Wealth, Threats

0:00A Philippine House committee just found probable cause to impeach Vice President Sarah Dutair on serious charges like unexplained wealth, mishandling, state funds, and threats to assassinate President Ferdinand, Marcos, Jr. and others. This unanimous vote from the 53-member Justice Panel pushes two impeachment complaints forward for a full-house debate where Marcos allies. Hold the majority, potentially leading to a Senate trial. The allegation stemmed from her time as Education Secretary and Vice President, involving massive unreported funds in bank deals she never explained. Plus a public rant last year calling for hits as she got targeted. Dutair skipped multiple hearings, denied everything without details, and her husband fired back with complaints against lawmakers for airing there. Bank records, claiming it breaks secrecy laws. With her eyeing a 2028 presidential run and roots in her dad's controversial legacy, this feud with Marcos highlights the raw political, battles shaking a Philippine democracy, and

1:00polls still show her holding strong support. That's the story for today. Canada News Today, Driven by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.