Grave threats case vs VP Duterte moves forward as defense challenges court jurisdiction
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-08-26 05:35 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Military & Defence, Philippines, Law & Courts, World News, Crime & Justice, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines — The criminal case charging Vice President Sara Duterte with three counts of grave threats moved forward Tuesday, but her lawyers urged the court to dismiss the case, arguing that an impeachable officer cannot be criminally prosecuted while still in office.
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