Duterte's Vice-President Faces Impeachment as Philippine Politics Braces for 2028 Race

The impeachment trial of Philippine vice-president Sara Duterte opens amid concerns it could derail her 2028 presidential bid. Charges include misuse of public funds, discrepancies in financial statements, bribery and alleged threats to the president and his wife. Conviction requires a two-thirds Senate vote in a deeply polarized climate, with the case highlighting the Duterte-Marcos feud and sparking broad public debate over government corruption; the trial is expected to last months as evidence is presented and votes are counted.