Sara Duterte

Members of the Philippine clergy on Monday filed a new impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, intensifying political pressure on the country’s second-highest official just over a week after similar petitions were lodged by civil society and left-wing groups.

The complaint, accuses Duterte of misusing public funds and making an alleged threat against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., charges her office disputes.

The filing marks the third impeachment complaint against Duterte in a little more than a week and revives a process that could, if it advances, lead to a Senate trial with far-reaching consequences for the Philippines’ political …

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte faced a new round of impeachment complaints on Monday, renewing a political fight that failed to remove her from office last year and adding fresh tension to the country’s already fractured leadership.

The complaints were filed by civil society organizations and left leaning activist groups, who accused Duterte of corruption, misuse of public funds, and betraying public trust. The move comes as Duterte, the daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, is widely regarded as a leading contender in the 2028 presidential election.

The filing underscores the deepening rift at the top of Philippine politics, where …