1 of 3 | Philippine Congresswoman Gerville Luistro (L), a member of the prosecution panel, delivers an opening statement during proceedings for the impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte at the Philippine Senate in Pasay City, Metro Manila on Monday. Photo by Rolex Dela Pena/EP»»»

MANILA, July 6 — Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte was riding high not so long ago, sailing to a landslide 2022 election victory with then-ally President Ferdinand Marcos, while also being seen as a near-lock to succeed him. Four years later, the alliance between their powerful families lies i»»»

MANILA: The Philippine Senate opened Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Monday, with her political career—and a planned 2028 presidential run—in the balance. Thousands of security personnel were deployed, while protesters briefly clashed with riot shield-wielding police outside the »»»

Senate trial outcome could permanently bar Duterte from office, shaking her frontrunner status for the 2028 election. The impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has begun in Manila, in a highly charged case that could determine her political future. Thousands of police were dep»»»