Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte faces a Senate impeachment trial over serious charges, including an alleged plot to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and misuse of public funds. Prosecutors argue the evidence warrants a full trial, rejecting Duterte's claims that the complaint is baseless and politically motivated. Impeached by the lower house in February, Duterte denies wrongdoing and calls the case unconstitutional. The impeachment is widely seen as part of a power struggle ahead of the 2028 presidential election, where Duterte is a potential candidate.
