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Politics● ElevatedSep 15 · Sep 15, 2026, 2:00 AM

Philippine VP’s impeachment trial heats up as unexplained wealth takes centre stage

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from South China Morning Post · East Asia

Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s impeachment trial entered a politically explosive new phase on Monday as prosecutors turned to allegations of unexplained wealth in proceedings that could end her term and bar her from a possible presidential run in 2028. The Senate hearing opened its 24th day with congressmen serving as House prosecutors beginning to tackle the third of four impeachment charges against Duterte-Carpio, whose legal troubles have intensified alongside her...

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