Sara Duterte won’t attend impeachment trial despite being at Senate
ONP Summary
The Philippine Senate commenced an unprecedented impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte, the first against a sitting vice president in the nation's history. With Duterte absent from the opening, the proceedings will determine not only her continued tenure but also her presidential prospects for 2028, amid political and economic instability.
Progressive: Political Reckoning — progressive outlets frame this as a defining constitutional test determining whether she remains politically viable for the 2028 presidency.
Moderate: Dual Stakes — moderate outlets balance her presidential ambitions against concerns about the trial's impact on Philippine political and economic stability.
Conservative: Career-Ending Trial — conservative outlets emphasize removal possibility and permanent electoral career termination as consequences of conviction.
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte will not appear before the impeachment court on Tuesday despite already being at the Senate, one of her lawyers said.
Defense spokesperson Michael Poa made the pronouncement upon confirming to reporters that the vice president will arrive at the upper chamber.
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