Vice President Sara Duterte has been historically impeached by the House of Representatives and now it is up to the Senate to either acquit or convict her.

The Philippines' lower house has impeached Vice President Sara Duterte, the daughter of the country's firebrand former president, setting the stage for a rare, high-profile trial in the Senate.

Although Vice President Sara Duterte said on Friday, February 7, that she has not discussed resignation plans with her lawyers, what would happen to the impeachment trial if she steps down?

Former Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio speaks to a media forum on Feb. 9, 2025 on Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment MANILA — The Senate can convene and hold a special session to try impeached Vice President Sara Duterte “as long as there is a will,

The Philippine lower house on Wednesday impeached Vice President Sara Duterte, the daughter of the country's firebrand former leader, setting the stage for a rare, high-profile trial in the Senate.

I did not make an assassination threat to the President. Sila lang ang may sabi nyan.” Vice President Sara Duterte denied making a personal threat to the life of

MANILA, Philippines -- The lower house in the Philippines impeached Vice President Sara Duterte Wednesday, accusing her of a wide range of crimes that included plotting to assassinate the president, large-scale corruption and failing to strongly denounce China's aggressive actions against Filipino forces in the disputed South China Sea.

Senate President Chiz Escudero assured on Saturday that the Senate will not rush the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. According to a 24 Oras Weekend report by Darlene Cay, Escudero stated during a Jesus is Lord gathering that the Senate would handle the trial courageously and impartially.

Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday shrugged off Sen. Imee Marcos' statement of support for her after the House of Representatives impeached her last