The Sara Duterte impeachment trial officially opened in the Philippine Senate on Monday, July 6, 2026. Vice President Sara Duterte faces four Articles of Impeachment covering corruption, unexplained wealth, bribery, and grave threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The proceedings mark the first-ever impeachment trial of a sitting Philippine Vice President. A conviction requires at least 16 of the 24 senator-judges to vote guilty. This threshold makes the outcome uncertain, since Duterte’s allies hold meaningful influence within the chamber. The world is now watching how this politically charged trial unfolds…
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