Sara Duterte allies take Senate control before impeachment trial
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Updated · Bloomberg · May 11
Sara Duterte allies take Senate control before impeachment trial
10 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 11
A majority of senators installed Alan Peter Cayetano as Senate president on Monday as the House approved a second impeachment case against the Philippine vice president.
The leadership switch gives Duterte's camp control of the chamber that will try her, raising expectations the proceedings could be delayed or end in acquittal.
The moves deepen a political showdown in the Philippines, with the Senate takeover and fresh House vote reshaping the balance of power around Duterte's bid to survive removal.
With her allies now leading the Senate, is Sara Duterte's impeachment trial over before it even starts?
How will impeaching the top presidential contender reshape the Philippines' 2028 election landscape?