Philippine VP Duterte’s Impeachment Attempts Face Hurdles as Her Popularity Holds

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte is facing three new impeachment complaints, setting the stage for renewed scrutiny aimed at preventing her from becoming the country’s next leader. But unseating her and barring her from politics will not be easy.

The complaints are awaiting action from the House of Representatives, dominated by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s allies, which resumes sessions next week. The accusations range from misuse of public funds to an assassination threat against Marcos — claims she denies. Her lawyer has said the complaints were “devoid of both factual and legal basis.”