Philippine Senate Begins Impeachment Trial of Vice President Sara Duterte
The Senate opened an impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on July 6, 2026, amid a feud between the Duterte and Marcos political families.
The Philippine Senate opened an impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, July 6, 2026, with the chamber sitting as an impeachment court.
The trial is the second impeachment proceeding against Duterte and could affect her political career, including her planned bid for the 2028 presidential election. It occurs amid a bitter feud between the Duterte and Marcos political dynasties.
According to Al Jazeera, Duterte faces charges of mishandling government funds and of making threats during a rift with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
The Senate was divided when the impeachment trial opened, reported by CNA.
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