- Philippine Vice‑President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial opened — she’s accused of corruption, misuse of public funds and even threatening the president, and it’s the first impeachment of a sitting vice‑president.
- The case has big political stakes: Duterte’s broken alliance with President Marcos Jr. and the trial’s outcome could help shape the 2028 presidential race, where she’s a leading contender.
- Proceedings are contentious and divisive — Senate clashes over rules, the arrest of a Duterte ally, and questions about fairness mean public perception will heavily influence the political fallout.
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