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Philippine Senate Faces Leadership Challenge Amid Duterte Impeachment Trial

The Philippine Senate is bracing for a potential leadership change, with discussions circulating about Chiz Escudero possibly replacing Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano. This political maneuvering coincides with the Senate's preparations to convene as an impeachment court for Vice President Sara Duterte, raising questions about potential delays or impacts on the trial.

17 May, 14:49 — 18 May, 12:42
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APVery High15h ago

Philippine vice president impeached by lawmakers over suspected wealth and threats - AP News

Philippine vice president impeached by lawmakers over suspected wealth and threats  AP News

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straits-timesMostly Factual6h ago

V-P Sara Duterte’s trial to open next phase of Philippine political turmoil - The Straits Times

V-P Sara Duterte’s trial to open next phase of Philippine political turmoil  The Straits Times

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japan-timesMostly Factual4h ago

Sara Duterte trial to open next phase of Philippine political turmoil

The political drama is rattling a country with a weak economy and may limit the ability of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to stem the bleeding.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual3h ago

Philippines to convene court for Sara Duterte's impeachment amid political turmoil

Sara Duterte's impeachment trial could either kill off her 2028 presidential hopes, or strengthen her position as lead contender to succeed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

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RapplerMostly Factual54m ago

LIVE: Senate holds plenary session on May 18

The Senate is supposed to convene as an impeachment court for the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday afternoon, May 18, amid rumors of another Senate coup

By Rappler.com

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inquirerMostly Factualjust now

Palace contradicts Cayetano: Senate was ‘never under attack’

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday asserted that the Senate was “never under attack,” contrary to statements made by Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano. The statement came after Palace Press Officer Claire Castro was asked about President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s reaction to the chaos that erupted in the Senate on May 13, when several gunshots

By dlejano

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philstarMostly Factual1h ago

'High emotions': PNP braces for protests as Senate opens impeachment court

PNP chief Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said police expect "high emotions" from groups on both sides of the Duterte impeachment case.

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