00:00And for the first time in Philippine history, a sitting vice president has been impeached
00:05by the House of Representatives.
00:07This comes after the lower house moved to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte with 215
00:14lawmakers voting to approve the seven articles of impeachment against her, citing various
00:19grave allegations.
00:21The move sets the stage for a Senate trial that could determine whether Duterte will
00:26be convicted or acquitted.
00:28The impeachment complaint against Duterte revolves around six major allegations, which
00:33includes alleged conspiracy to assassinate the president, first lady, and the House
00:38Speaker, malversation, bribery, and corruption.
00:42Ours is a congress that does not shy away from its responsibility to our people.
01:06We are not here to protect the powerful.
01:09We are here to serve the people, to stand for what is just, and to ensure that no one
01:17is beyond the reach of the law.
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