President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. shrugs off a rumored impeachment plot against Vice President Sara Duterte.
Full story: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/marcos-downplays-sara-duterte-impeachment-rumors-november-2023/
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00:00 President Ferdinand Marquez Jr. shrugs off a rumored impeachment plot against Vice President Sara Duterte.
00:07 "I don't think it's particularly worrisome. We don't want her to be impeached. We don't want her to go.
00:13 She does not deserve to be impeached. So we will make sure that this is something that we will pay very close attention to."
00:23 Impeachment talks ignited after House Deputy Minority Leader Franz Castro said there were informal discussions about Duterte's impeachment.
00:31 Marquez adds his relationship with the vice president remains excellent.
00:35 This despite recent intense criticism against Duterte over her request for and handling of confidential funds.
00:41 Reacting to Marquez's statement about the impeachment rumors, Duterte says she had already spoken with the president regarding the matter and she believes she still has the trust of Marquez.
00:51 (upbeat music)