Philippine vice president Sara Duterte impeached over suspected wealth
發佈日期: 2026-05-18 20:39
TVB News
The Philippine Senate convened an impeachment court for the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte over criminal charges, in a time of deep divisions that erupted into an exchange of gunfire last week in the chamber.
The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to impeach Duterte over alleged unexplained wealth, misuse of state funds and a public threat to have the president assassinated if she herself were killed due to their political disputes.
The vice president, who has announced her plan to seek the presidency in 2028, is denying the charges but refuses to answer the allegations in detail.
Her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, has been detained by the International Criminal Court on charges of crimes against humanity.
Ahead of the impeachment trial, 13 of 24 senators led by allies of the Dutertes suddenly wrested the presidency of the Senate last Monday, leaving the outcome of the trial in question.
