Duterte vows to impeach chief justice, prosecutor over corruption probe

October 04, 2017 8:25 PM

MANILA (AFP) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte vowed Wednesday (Oct 4) to have the Supreme Court chief justice and a special prosecutor impeached, as he defended himself against corruption allegations he said were aimed at ousting him.

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