VP Sara Duterte faces arrest warrant; no constitutional immunity cited
An arrest warrant has been issued against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte. A constitutional law expert clarified that unlike the President, the Vice President does not possess immunity from suit while in office. This marks the first instance in Philippine history where a sitting high-ranking public official faces criminal prosecution and arrest.
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