Philippines advances Sara Duterte impeachment case, but ‘this is not a cakewalk’

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Raissa RoblesMarch 5, 2026 at 01:25 PM

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Philippine lawmakers have advanced two impeachment complaints against Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio, initiating a process that could impact her political future. The House of Representatives' justice committee deemed the third and fourth complaints "sufficient in substance," requiring Duterte-Carpio to respond. This development occurs amid a growing political rift between Duterte-Carpio and President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr, whose alliance brought them to power in 2022. A Senate conviction could remove Duterte-Carpio from office and prevent her from holding future public posts, potentially hindering a presidential bid. However, some lawmakers believe a failed impeachment could strengthen her position ahead of the 2028 election. The impeachment process is expected to be challenging.

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Liberal Party 40% Edgar Erice ×240% Senate ×250% House of Representatives 60% Ferdinand Marcos Jnr 70% Philippines 80% Sara Duterte-Carpio ×590%

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sara duterte-carpio 90% senate impeachment trial 80% impeachment 80% philippines politics 70% presidential election 60% house of representatives 50%

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Philippines

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