Philippine impeachment court to open politically volatile trial of vice president
Summary
The Philippine Senate will start the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte amid political tensions with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. She faces charges including unexplained wealth and a threat to assassinate the president, which she denies. A conviction could stop her from running for president in 2028.Key Facts
- The Senate acts as the impeachment court for Vice President Sara Duterte.
- The trial starts Monday and is planned to last 92 days.
- Charges against Duterte include unexplained wealth and threatening to have President Marcos assassinated.
- If convicted, Duterte could never hold public office again.
- Duterte and Marcos were once allies in the 2022 elections but are now political rivals.
- Over 6,000 police officers are deployed to secure the trial amid protests.
- Duterte's father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, is detained by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes.
- Duterte blames Marcos for her father’s arrest and has not fully responded to the charges publicly.
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