How the Fight for Philippine Senate Presidency Will Shape Sara Duterte's Impeachment Trial The Philippine Senate's impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte Carpio is off to a rocky start, mired in palace intrigue and power struggles that have come to define her family's hold on the country.
The chamber convenes as an impeachment court, but it's clear this trial won't be about the allegations against Duterte Carpio – rather, who holds the reins of power will take center stage.
The impeachment case is built on accusations of corruption, betrayal of public trust, and culpable violations of the constitution.