MANILA (Reuters) -The Philippine Supreme Court on Friday voided the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, its spokesperson said. In its ruling, the Supreme Court said the complaint violated a constitutional safeguard against the filing of multiple complaints against the same official.

The Philippine Supreme Court has blocked an impeachment trial against Sara Duterte, marking a victory for the country's vice president. The lower house of the Philippine parliament had voted to impeach Duterte in February after she was accused of misusing public funds and threatening to kill President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.

The Philippine Supreme Court has ruled an impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte violated the country’s constitution due to a technicality