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

Impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte begins

Senate trial outcome could permanently bar Duterte from office, shaking her frontrunner status for the 2028 election.

Philippine Senate launches impeachment trial of Sara Duterte

The trial against Sara Duterte is the latest escalation in a bitter feud between the Philippines' leading political dynasties. The proceedings could have major implications for the country's 2028 presidential elections.

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

Sara cites Marcos’ approval of her confidential funds, in impeachment trial opening

'Notwithstanding the impending end of the fiscal year, the confidential funds were nonetheless released to the OVP on December 20, 2022, under this documented approval process,' lead defense counsel Sheila Sison says

By Jairo Bolledo

Highlights: Day 1 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial

MANILA, Philippines – The Senate convened as an impeachment court for the first time against a sitting Philippine vice president, with Sara Duterte absent and an early prosecution motion rejected. The Senate opened the historic impeachment trial of Duterte on Monday, July 6, marking the first time a sitting Philippine vice president has faced such

By Dona Policar

Sara Duterte trial recap, July 6: Fiery openings, settled questions

Three key moments and developments from Day 1 of the Sara Duterte impeachment trial at Senate.

By Cristina Chi