Philippine vice president impeached by lawmakers over suspected wealth and threats
An overwhelming majority of the House of Representatives of the Philippines voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday over alleged unexplained wealth and threats to have the president assassinated, as the rift between the camps of the country's top two officials escalated.
TL;DR
- The House of Representatives of the Philippines voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte.
- The impeachment is due to alleged unexplained wealth.
- Allegations also include threats to assassinate the president.
- The vote reflects an escalated rift between the camps of the top two officials.