Court Lifts Sub Judice Rule on Dropped Impeachment Articles Against VP Duterte
The Philippine Senate impeachment court has lifted the sub judice rule on three articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte, concerning alleged misuse of confidential funds, bribery, and grave threats. This decision potentially opens avenues for further investigation and disclosure of information.
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