Philippine Senate convenes as impeachment court to try vice president as political storm rages
The Philippine Senate has convened as an impeachment court to try Vice President Sara Duterte over criminal charges. The House of Representatives voted to impeach her due to allegations of unexplained wealth and misuse of state funds. The political climate is tense, with divisions among leaders and recent violent incidents in the Senate.
- ▪The Senate is conducting an impeachment trial for Vice President Sara Duterte following her impeachment by the House of Representatives.
- ▪Duterte faces allegations of unexplained wealth and misuse of state funds, which she denies.
- ▪The political situation has escalated, leading to gunfire exchanges in the Senate amid ongoing tensions between Duterte and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onPhilippine Senate convenes as impeachment court to try vice president as political storm ragesThe Philippine Senate has convened as an impeachment court for Vice President Sara Duterte's trial over criminal chargesByJIM GOMEZ Associated PressMay 18, 2026, 4:11 AM1:10Philippine senators take oath as they convene as an impeachment court for the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte at the Philippine senate, Monday, May 18, 2026, in Pasay, Philippines.
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