Duterte dynasty faces judgment day
The World
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4.6 • 884 Ratings
🗓️ 11 June 2025
⏱️ 50 minutes
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Summary
In the Philippines, an impeachment court convenes on Wednesday against Sara Duterte, the current vice president and daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte. With her father currently detained by the International Criminal Court, Sara Duterte is seen as her family's last hope to continue their political dynasty. Also, a Haitian church that's helping internally displaced people get back on their feet. And, K-pop superstars BTS announce a reunion, as two more members of the band complete their military service.
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| 0:33.6 | Music In the Philippines, Vice President Sarah Duterte is facing an impeachment trial. |
| 0:49.7 | Her political enemies accuse her of corruption and plotting to kill the president. |
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| 1:27.5 | Military service nearly done. |
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