MANILA, Philippines--Concerned citizens filed an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte at the House of Representatives on Monday.
The complaint, endorsed by Akbayan Rep. Perci Cendaña and Mamamayang Liberal Rep. Leila de Lima, alleged culpable violation of the Constitution, graft and corruption, bribery, betrayal of public trust, and other high crimes.
"The Supreme Court itself stated that their ruling does not absolve VP Sara Duterte of the charges. By filing this complaint, we hope to finally get a verdict on the charges against her," Kiko Aquino Dee, co-convenor of Tindig Pilipinas, said.
The complaint stemmed from, among others, alleged misuse of confidential funds.
Duterte's camp said the vice presidenr will face the new complaint.
"We are prepared to confront these allegations squarely through the proper constitutional processes, confident that a fair and impartial review will demonstrate that the accusations are devoid of both factual and legal basis", lawyer Michael Poa, speaking for Duterte's defense team, said in a statement.
An impeachment complaint endorsed by the Makabayan bloc was also filed on Monday against Duterte. The complaint—filed ng former lawmakers France Castro and Arlene Brosas, among others—alleged betrayal of public trust in connection with confidential funds.
