PHILIPPINES – The Philippines’ Senate on Wednesday voted to archive the articles of impeachment against vice president Sara Duterte. The decision came after a 19-4 vote in favor of a motion to adhere to a Supreme Court ruling last month that declared the impeachment articles unconstitutional and halted the trial. Senator Rodante Marcoleta called the […]
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Vice President Sara Duterte Impeachment Halted by Supreme Court
PHILIPPINES – The Philippines Supreme Court on Friday halted the proceedings for vice president Sara Duterte impeachment for an year “on grounds of due process.” The impeachment motion could be filed again after the time stipulated had lapsed. Duterte, the daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, was impeached on Feb. 5 when more than two-thirds […]
HIV Cases in Philippines are Rising at an Alarming Rate
PHILIPPINES – HIV cases in Philippines are rising at an alarming rate, with a daily record of over 50 cases, and the rapid increase being recorded among the nation’s youth. The Southeast Asian nation records 57 HIV cases almost daily and has seen a 500% increase in the number of cases among the country’s youth, […]