Philippine Senate to convene impeachment court next month


Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte was impeached by the House of Representatives in February for -- high crimes. -- PHOTO: REUTERS

MANILA (AFP): The Philippine Senate will convene the impeachment court that will decide the future of Vice President Sara Duterte on June 3, according to a document seen by AFP on Friday.

Duterte was impeached by the House of Representatives in February for "high crimes" including corruption and an alleged assassination plot against former ally and running mate President Ferdinand Marcos.

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