Philippine Senate opening the politically volatile impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

The Philippine Senate is opening an impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte over charges including unexplained wealth and assassination threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The trial, set to last 92 days, occurs amid a bitter political feud between Duterte and Marcos, with over 6,000 police deployed to secure the Senate amid expected protests. A conviction could disqualify Duterte from future public office, impacting her 2028 presidential ambitions.