Sara Duterte Trial to Open Next Phase of Philippine Political Turmoil

After a tumultuous week that started with a Senate power grab and descended into a terrifying night of gunfire, the impeachment saga against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte moves Monday to the trial phase.

The Senate is expected to convene Duterte’s impeachment court, where its 24 members will determine if she is guilty of allegations including fund misuse and unexplained wealth. That’s after the House of Representatives, dominated by allies of her rival, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., voted to impeach her. She’s denied wrongdoing.