Philippine VP’s impeachment trial heats up as unexplained wealth takes centre stage4-MIN READ4-MIN0ListenPublished: 10:00am, 15 Sep 2026Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s impeachment trial entered a politically explosive new phase on Monday as prosecutors turned to allegations of unexplained wealth in proceedings that could end her term and bar her from a possible presidential run in 2028.The Senate hearing opened its 24th day with congressmen serving as House prosecutors beginning to tackle the third of four impeachment charges against Duterte-Carpio, whose legal troubles have intensified alongside her increasingly bitter feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr.Select VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x1xAI-generated voice
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Philippine VP’s impeachment trial heats up as unexplained wealth takes centre stage
Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio's impeachment trial has entered a new phase with prosecutors focusing on allegations of unexplained wealth. The Senate hearing, on its 24th day, saw House prosecutors begin addressing the third of four impeachment charges against her.
Raissa RoblesSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-15 · 02:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio's impeachment trial has entered a new phase with prosecutors focusing on allegations of unexplained wealth. The Senate hearing, on its 24th day, saw House prosecutors begin addressing the third of four impeachment charges against her. These proceedings could potentially end her term and prevent a presidential run in 2028. Duterte-Carpio's legal challenges have escalated amid a worsening dispute with President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr. The trial is taking place in the Senate.
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Duterte-Carpio's legal troubles have intensified alongside her increasingly bitter feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr.
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The Senate hearing opened its 24th day with congressmen serving as House prosecutors tackling the third of four impeachment charges.
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Prosecutors are focusing on allegations of unexplained wealth.
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Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio's impeachment trial entered a politically explosive new phase.
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The proceedings could end her term and bar her from a possible presidential run in 2028.
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