Supreme Court of the Philippines

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Last mentioned: Jul 6, 2026

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Jul 6, 2026
Impeachment Trial Begins

The Senate convenes as an impeachment court to hear the charges against Vice President Sara Duterte.
2025
Previous Impeachment Dismissed

The Supreme Court dismissed a separate impeachment complaint against Duterte on procedural grounds, setting a legal precedent.

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Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial: 3 Charges, 2 Outcomes, and a 16-Vote Threshold

The Philippine Senate begins an impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte on charges including an alleged assassination plot. Legal analysts dissect the constitutional implications, the two-thirds voting requirement, and the pending Supreme Court petition to block the proceedings.

Jul 6, 2026 2 sources