Philippine Senate Begins Impeachment Trial Against Vice President Sara Duterte
- The Philippine Senate formally convened as an impeachment court on May 18, 2026, marking the official commencement of the impeachment trial for Vice President Sara Duterte.
- During the proceedings, the Senate impeachment court ordered the issuance of a writ of summons to Vice President Duterte.
- The transition of the Senate from its legislative function to a judicial body was marked by senators donning robes to signify the start of the trial proceedings.
The Philippine Senate formally convened as an impeachment court on May 18, 2026, marking the official commencement of the impeachment trial for Vice President Sara Duterte.
During the proceedings, the Senate impeachment court ordered the issuance of a writ of summons to Vice President Duterte. The legal directive requires the Vice President to file a formal answer within 10 days.
The transition of the Senate from its legislative function to a judicial body was marked by senators donning robes to signify the start of the trial proceedings.
The trial has received support from various religious and social sectors. Social Action Networks have expressed their backing of a call made by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) for the impeachment trial to proceed.
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