Philippine VP Duterte's Impeachment Trial Resumes After Month-Long Break
· World · Bloomberg, Khaleej Times
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial resumed on Monday after a month-long break, with her defense team preparing to counter allegations that could lead to her removal from office. The trial focuses on her alleged misuse of government funds and conduct incompatible with her constitutional duties. The proceedings are set to continue in the Philippine Senate, where a conviction would require a two-thirds majority vote. Duterte's legal team aims to avoid a guilty verdict that could trigger her ouster and bar her from future public office.
Why it matters
The outcome directly impacts Vice President Duterte's political future and the stability of the Marcos-led administration amid ongoing domestic tensions.
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