MANILA: Philippine lawmakers were on Monday sworn in to serve as judges in the trial of impeached Vice President Sara Duterte, the second attempt since last year to force her from office. Sixteen votes in the 24-seat Senate would be needed to convict the daughter of ex-President Rodrigo Duterte, an outcome that seems unlikely as the chamber is packed with her allies. The Senate court has yet to set the trial dates, but ordered the charges be provided to Vice President Duterte.
Philippines swears in senators for VP Duterte’s impeachment trial
Sixteen votes in the 24-seat Senate would be needed to convict the daughter of ex-President Rodrigo Duterte
The Senate court has yet to set the trial dates, but ordered the charges be provided to Vice President Duterte
May 18, 2026 08:47
MANILA: Philippine lawmakers were on Monday sworn in to serve as judges in the trial of impeached Vice President Sara Duterte, the second attempt since last year to force her from office.
Three more supreme court justices to cast their votes in coming days, with verdict expected by Thursday
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