Sara Duterte faces impeachment, criminal case, but ‘no double jeopardy’

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte faces cases on similar grounds before two courts, but the principle of “double jeopardy” would still not apply. Impeachment spokesperson Reginald Tongol made this clear on Sunday as Duterte faced a grave threats case before the Quezon City Regional Trial Court and the Senate Impeachment Court. Duterte’s alleged