Twice now, Philippines VP Sara Duterte finds herself facing impeachment after the House moved against
her again. On May 11, most lawmakers raised their hands to push forward what becomes the nation’s first repeat charge of its kind. The next step unfolds in the Senate, where a trial will take shape.
Out of nowhere, questions popped up about Duterte using secret government money without clear reason. Some say he gained riches nobody can account for. Accusations also swirl around claims he offered bribes to others. Then there are the sharp warnings aimed at Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the First Lady, even past House leader Martin Romualdez. He shot back fast – swears every charge is false. According to him, the push to remove him? Just politics dressed up as justice.
This comes after a prior impeachment in 2025, tossed out by the Philippine Supreme Court due to flaws in process and constitutionality. Once the mandatory waiting period ended, fresh charges surfaced in 2026.
Now headed to the Philippine Senate, the decision rests on a two-thirds vote to find Duterte guilty and strip her of office. Should she be convicted, running for any government position later – like president in 2028 – might no longer be an option.
