Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has taken legal action to challenge her impeachment and prevent a Senate trial that could lead to her removal from office. The impeachment, initiated by the House of Representatives on Feb. 5, accused Duterte of various offenses, including alleged involvement in a plot to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and engaging in large-scale corruption. The Senate was set to convene as an impeachment court following the congressional recess on June 2.
Duterte's legal team has petitioned the Supreme Court to nullify the impeachment proceedings, citing procedural flaws and constitutional concerns. They argue that the impeachment process was rushed, depriving some House members of adequate time to review the complaint. The vice president's lawyers assert that the impeachment is politically motivated, aimed at undermining her potential candidacy in the 2028 presidential elections.
