Philippine Senate to convene as court next week for VP Duterte impeachment
The upper chamber will begin impeachment proceedings after receiving the House’s articles, with 257 lawmakers backing the case against Duterte, officials said.
- Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano announced the Philippine Senate will convene as an impeachment court on Monday, May 18, 2026, to try Vice President Sara Duterte after receiving the Articles of Impeachment from the House.
- The House of Representatives voted 257-25-9 on May 11 to impeach the Vice President, with the complaint alleging she misused public funds, accumulated unexplained wealth, and threatened the lives of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and others.
- Tensions between the two powerful political families have escalated, with the Vice President accusing Marcos of wasting resources to "demolish political opposition," while Marcos previously handed her father, Rodrigo Duterte, to the International Criminal Court.
- The 24-member Senate will meet Monday to review rules and procedures ahead of the trial, which will occur on a date yet to be determined, with Cayetano stating the body "shall immediately proceed to its consideration."
- If convicted, the Vice President faces removal from her post and a ban from holding future office; as a clear favorite for the 2028 presidency, her potential disqualification could reshape the Philippines' political landscape.
13 Articles
13 Articles
Duterte’s impeachment trial to open next week
LAWMAKERS are set to open an impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte next week, officials said Thursday of the second attempt to force her from office.Two-thirds of the 24-seat Senate would be needed to convict her, but that chamber is controlled by party affiliates and allies, which makes a conviction appear to be unlikely.Duterte, daughter of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte, was impeached or formally accused Monday of graft charges and a…
House prosecutors to join Senate impeachment court's May 18 meet
The 11-member House prosecution panel will be physically present for the scheduled convening of the Senate impeachment court on Monday next week, Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon said.
Philippine Senate to convene as court next week for VP Duterte impeachment
The Philippine Senate will convene as an impeachment court on May 18 ahead of the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, its president said on Thursday, with tensions flaring as the country's most powerful political clans face off.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
