Philippine Senate opens the politically volatile impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

The Philippine Senate has officially opened the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. This politically volatile proceeding occurs against the backdrop of a bitter feud between the Vice President and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. To maintain order during this historic event, thousands of police officers were deployed. The trial marks a significant legal and political confrontation within the Philippine government, as the Senate begins reviewing the charges brought against the high-ranking official in this high-stakes trial.