Philippines launches VP Duterte impeachment trial amid political division
The Philippine Senate has initiated the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte amidst significant political strife. This trial follows a recent upheaval in the Senate's leadership and a violent incident involving a pro-Duterte senator. Duterte faces serious allegations, including misuse of public funds and threats against prominent political figures, as she prepares for a potential presidential run in 2028.
- ▪The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte has begun in the Philippine Senate.
- ▪Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa, wanted by the ICC, played a key role in the Senate leadership change.
- ▪Duterte is accused of misusing public funds and threatening the lives of several political figures.
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News|PoliticsPhilippines launches VP Duterte impeachment trial amid political divisionSenate court established despite following house leadership changes and a shootout.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoProtesters in Manila demand an impeachment trial for Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte and the arrest of Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa [File: AFP]By Al Jazeera Staff and ReutersPublished On 18 May 202618 May 2026The Philippine Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, has opened the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte amid political turmoil and deep division.The trial that opened on Monday came just days after chaos and a shootout in the upper house and a decisive change in…
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