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Philippines drops 3 impeachment charges against Sara Duterte despite evidence
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The Philippine Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, approved the prosecution’s withdrawal of most of the charges against Vice-President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, in a trial that could kill her hopes to run for president in 2028. Prosecutors have been presenting evidence against Duterte since
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13 Oct 07:56
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Philippines drops 3 impeachment charges against Sara Duterte despite evidence
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