Philippines’ Duterte Doubts She Has Support to Fight Impeachment
- Duterte says preparing defense against impeachment complaints
- VP says she expects a third petition to be filed against her
Sara Duterte on Dec. 11.
Photographer: Lisa Marie David/Bloomberg
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Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte expressed doubts on Wednesday on getting enough support among legislators to fight impeachment complaints filed against her, saying the process is a “political activity.”
“We’re not confident with numbers because impeachment is a legal process and a political activity,” Duterte told a news briefing, when asked if she has enough support from lawmakers to dodge moves to oust her.