The impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte officially began in Manila on Monday, marking a major political showdown that could shape the country's 2028 presidential race.
Thousands of police officers were deployed around the Senate as protesters gathered outside demanding Duterte's conviction. The vice president did not attend the opening session in person, with her legal team representing her instead.
Duterte is facing allegations of corruption, bribery, and involvement in an alleged assassination plot against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. She has denied all accusations, insisting the charges are politically motivated and lack evidence.
If found guilty by a two-thirds majority in the 24-member Senate, Duterte could be removed from office and permanently barred from holding any elected position. Despite the case, she remains one of the leading contenders for the 2028 presidential election, according to recent opinion polls.
The trial is expected to last several months and is widely seen as a crucial test of the Philippines' political landscape, amid a deepening rivalry between the Duterte and Marcos political families.
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