Allies of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are currently reviewing whether to invalidate several existing votes of support for Duterte. Such a move would further isolate the vice president and increase the risk of her permanent removal from the political arena.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Philippine Senate Cuts Conviction Threshold for VP Sara Duterte
World28 days ago
A lifetime ban from public office is now a more likely outcome for Vice President Sara Duterte following a rule change in her Senate trial. The Philippine Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, reduced the number of votes required for prosecutors to obtain a guilty verdict, lowering the legal bar for conviction as the proceedings continue.
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