How fight for Philippine Senate presidency will shape Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial

The Philippine Senate convened on Monday as an impeachment court for Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio, even as a fresh battle for control of the chamber threatens to shape the direction of her trial and the fallout from the crimes-against-humanity case against her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, in The Hague. Duterte-Carpio was impeached by the House of Representatives last week on allegations including corruption, betrayal of public trust and culpable violations of the constituti...

By Raissa Robles

Philippines to convene court for VP impeachment amid political turmoil - The Straits Times

Philippines to convene court for VP impeachment amid political turmoil  The Straits Times

Sara Duterte trial to open next phase of Philippine political turmoil

The political drama is rattling a country with a weak economy and may limit the ability of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to stem the bleeding.

Philippines to convene court for Sara Duterte's impeachment amid political turmoil

Sara Duterte's impeachment trial could either kill off her 2028 presidential hopes, or strengthen her position as lead contender to succeed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Senate convenes as court. What next for Sara Duterte’s impeachment?

Duterte will have 10 days to respond to the allegations against her, while the House gets five days to comment on the Vice President's response

By Jairo Bolledo

Kabataan Rep. Co urges Senate: Proceed with Duterte impeachment trial

MANILA, Philippines — Kabataan party-list Rep. Renee Co on Monday urged the Senate to immediately proceed with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, saying any delay would be a disservice to the Filipino people. In a statement, Co, who also serves as House assistant minority leader, said the impeachment court should convene at

By dsanchez

Will there be another Philippine Senate coup after Bato dela Rosa went into hiding again - Khaleej Times

Will there be another Philippine Senate coup after Bato dela Rosa went into hiding again  Khaleej Times

Philippines to convene court for VP impeachment amid political turmoil - The Star

Philippines to convene court for VP impeachment amid political turmoil  The Star

It’s Time ‘Europe+’ Asserted Leadership and Challenged the US in Bosnia

As Christian Schmidt readies to quit as High Representative, Europe and its allies must resolutely push for a powerful successor – and forget ‘compromising’ with a United States that has radically shifted position in the region.

By Kurt Bassuener