Philippine Lawmakers Approve Impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte

Philippine lawmakers voted on Monday, May 11, 2026, to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, forwarding articles of impeachment to the Senate on charges of graft, corruption, bribery, and threatening President Ferdinand Marcos with assassination. The vote, passed by a wide margin, marks a major political escalation against the vice president and daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte.

The House of Representatives approved the impeachment after weeks of investigation, citing evidence of misuse of public funds and alleged death threats made during a public speech. Under the Philippine Constitution, the Senate must convene as a high court to try the charges. A two-thirds majority conviction would result in removal from office and a lifetime ban on holding public office.

Duterte has denied all charges, calling the process politically motivated, and had previously announced her intention to run for president in 2028. The impeachment trial could begin within the next two weeks. The Senate will convene a procedural session on Thursday to set the trial schedule.