Impeachment Trial of Philippine Vice President Set to Begin

Sara Duterte, who has said she would run for president, could be barred from politics over allegations of corruption and for making death threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

By Jason Gutierrez

Sara Duterte: why is the Philippines vice-president facing an impeachment trial?

Duterte – the daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte – has previously denied charges against her The impeachment trial of Philippine vice-president Sara Duterte begins Monday, in a case that will determine whether she can run for the presidency in 2028, and which comes amid rising public anger over alleged government corruption. Sara Duterte is the daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte, who is awaiting trial for alleged crimes against humanity at The Hague. She is facing allegati...

By Natasha May

Sara Duterte’s ally Marcoleta arrested hours before her impeachment trial

A ⁠Philippine senator who is ⁠an ally of Vice-President Sara ⁠Duterte-Carpio was arrested on Monday on a plunder charge, hours before the Senate begins a high-stakes impeachment trial that could determine Duterte’s political future. Senator Rodante Marcoleta was due to sit as a senator-judge on Monday at the impeachment trial ‌against Duterte-Carpio. If convicted by a two-thirds majority in the 24-member Senate, Duterte-Carpio could be barred from running in the 2028 elections, where she rema...

By Reuters

Sara Duterte impeachment trial begins, setting stage for 2028 Philippines election

Opinion polls show Duterte is a leading contender for the 2028 election, but a guilty verdict could jeopardize her presidential ambitions.

Sara Duterte faces impeachment trial with Philippine presidential dream at stake

The trial could deepen political turmoil in the Philippines, where growth has stuttered after revelations of graft led to a slump in consumer and investor confidence.

Impeachment trial of Philippine VP Sara Duterte to open in divided Senate

Escudero elected as presiding officer in Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial

Weeks before the trial, the Senate amended its rules to allow a senator other than the Senate president to preside over the proceedings

By James Patrick Cruz

Duterte’s brother as impeachment trial starts: We also want the truth

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s brother has made it clear that they also want the truth to come out, as the Senate Impeachment Court starts the impeachment trial on several allegations hurled against the country’s second-highest official. In a statement on Monday, Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte said he hopes the impeachment process will

By postie

After seeking 'bloodbath,' Sara Duterte skips impeachment trial opening

Vice President Sara Duterte, who once said she wanted a "bloodbath" at her impeachment trial, does not plan to show up.

By Cristina Chi