United Press reports today: "Documents seen by AFP show that the Philippine vice president Sara, who has just announced her candidacy for the 2028 presidential election, is facing a fourth impeachment petition."
The impeachment petition accuses Sara of misusing public funds and lists "concerning" allegations regarding her unreported assets.
Sara is also the daughter of former President Duterte. Independent polls show that Sara is a strong contender in the 2028 presidential election.
Comment: The Philippine political arena once again witnesses family and factional strife, with the president and vice president completely splitting. This internal struggle has long gone beyond personal grudges, it's a battle between the Marcos and Duterte families on their respective policy paths. One side is pro-American and radical, while the other is pragmatic and balanced. The more polarized the politics, the more the country suffers from internal consumption, and people's livelihoods and foreign affairs are both tied to the election campaign.
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