Sara Duterte’s Impeachment Trial Takes New Turn as Three Charges Are Dropped
Philippine prosecutors dropped three of four charges against Vice President Sara Duterte on October 13, 2026, thereby bringing the trial to a pivotal stage. The Senate impeachment court voted to accept the motion, and the only charge left to be investigated is unexplained wealth. The ruling will short-circuit proceedings and spark political accountability, as well as Duterte’s future questions. Sara …

