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Philippines: Sara Duterte impeachment trial live updates
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- A minor clash occurred between protesters and police near the Manila Film Center, close to the Senate building, due to a "misunderstanding," according to authorities and video footage.
- Filipinos nationwide are closely watching the historic impeachment trial of Vice-President Sara Duterte, with livestreams drawing tens of thousands of viewers and various groups organizing watch parties.
- Duterte, not required to attend today's session, faces charges of corruption and public threats, and if convicted, she will be barred from running in the 2028 presidential election.
- The political alliance between President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and Vice-President Sara Duterte has deteriorated, with the trial highlighting their ongoing power struggle ahead of the 2028 elections.
- Key Duterte ally Senator Rodante Marcoleta was arrested hours before the trial began on charges of failing to declare campaign donations, a move that may weaken Duterte's support in the Senate.
