Vice President Sara Duterte faces impeachment proceedings, concurrent with an ICC warrant issued regarding a Philippine Senator.

The entities involved

• Sara Duterte →

  Vice President of the Philippines since 2022

  • The Duterte administration is perceived as pro-China, leading to concerns that Beijing may exploit political divisions in the Philippines.Thu 17:05
  • Sara Duterte has been accused of high crimes and betrayal of public trust by the House of Representatives.Thu 09:45
• Philippines →

  archipelagic country in Southeast Asia

  • A trade expo involving Guangxi and the Philippines generated $60 million in sales.17:45
  • Southeast Asian nations, including Indonesia and the Philippines, face challenges in energy transition due to heavy coal reliance and resource distribution.17:41
• International Criminal Court →

  intergovernmental organization and international tribunal

  • The International Criminal Court (ICC) is prosecuting former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity. His son, Paolo Duterte, is involved, with the case centered in The Hague, Netherlands.15:08
  • Niger formally requests withdrawal from the ICC and joins the Alliance of Sahel States, while atrocities occur in northern Uganda.Thu 23:30

Related events

• The political fallout from the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte includes senate leadership shake-ups and impacts on education funding and scholarships.Jun 10
• The Senate has commenced the impeachment trial of the Vice President, with Sara Duterte involved in the proceedings.Jun 20
• The Senate impeachment court heard the case against Sara Duterte while the House justice committee reviewed impeachment complaints.Aug 12
• Rodrigo Duterte faces trial and is wanted by the ICC for alleged crimes against humanity related to extrajudicial killings in the Philippines.Jun 7
• Sara Duterte and Francis Escudero presided over the impeachment trial proceedings on September 1, 2026.Sep 7