Philippine lawmakers vote to impeach VP Sara Duterte

Philippine lawmakers in the House of Representatives voted on Monday to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte for the second time, setting the stage for a Senate trial that could end her 2028 presidential bid.

The consolidated articles of impeachment allege the misuse of peso 612.5 million in confidential funds, unexplained wealth, bribery of DepEd officials, and inciting sedition due to an alleged assassination plot against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Duterte's legal team has stated they are ready to defend her before the Senate.

Meanwhile, her political allies recently orchestrated a leadership shakeup in the Senate, making the exact trajectory and outcome of the upcoming trial highly debated.