Philippine Senate

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Manila showdown
Philippine Senate opens Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, with her 2028 presidential bid at stake
The Philippine Senate convened as an impeachment court on 6 July 2026 to try Vice-President Sara Duterte on charges of misusing public funds, amassing unexplained wealth and threatening to have President Marcos killed. A conviction, requiring 16 of 24 senators, would remove her and could end her expected 2028 presidential run.
By Marie-Anne Kayser6 July 2026
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Philippines
Impeached Twice: Sara Duterte Faces a Senate Trial That Could End Her 2028 Run
On 11 May 2026 the Philippine House impeached Vice-President Sara Duterte a second time, 257-25, making her the first official ever impeached twice. The articles allege misuse of P612.5 million in confidential funds, unexplained wealth, bribery and a plot to assassinate President Marcos Jr. The Senate opened the trial on 18 May. Conviction needs 16 of 24 senators and would bar her from a 2028 presidential run.
By Tom Reuter1 June 2026