The complaint against Duterte was filed in the House by Magdalo Partylist Representative Gary Alejano on Thursday, just a day after Congress adjourned its sessions for a one-and-a-half-monthlong break. “The way the Duterte allies are reacting shows how truly bothered they are by the impeachment complaint,” Trillanes, who also belonged to the Magdalo group, said in a text message. READ: Alvarez on first impeachment rap vs Duterte: It’s stupidityAsked if the impeachment complaint was deliberately filed after the break, Trillanes said yes. “A lot of things could happen in two months that could be a game-changer in this impeachment complaint,” the senator added. This alleged hidden wealth was one of the issues included in the complaint against Duterte.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 17, 2017 03:00 UTC