LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte impeachment case at the Senate

MANILA, Philippines – The Senate is set to convene as an impeachment court Monday, May 18, for the highly anticipated trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, a political showdown expected to test not only the strength of the administration coalition but also the stability of the chamber’s leadership.

The proceedings come amid mounting speculation of another possible leadership shakeup in the Senate just a week following the recent ascension to the upper chamber’s leadership of Alan Peter Cayetano.

The Senate now faces two possible scenarios:

• whether another change in leadership will take place before it formally convenes as an impeachment court, or
• whether it will proceed directly to open impeachment proceedings without further delays.

The situation has added political tension inside the chamber as senators prepare for what is expected to be a closely watched and consequential trial.

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Senate leadership shift should not derail Sara Duterte impeachment trial

May 18 , 2026 – 11:53 AM

A lawmaker on Monday said any shifts in Senate leadership must not derail the chamber’s convening as an impeachment court

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Monday showdown: Will Cayetano stay as Senate chief?

May 18 , 2026 – 10:52 AM

The Senate is facing a critical question on Monday: Will there be another leadership change or convene directly as an impeachment court?

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Impeachment Watch: Sara Duterte under the spotlight

February 5 , 2026 – 05:58 PM

It has been exactly a year since the House of Representatives impeached Vice President Sara Duterte through the so-called fast-track

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