Sara Duterte-Carpio
Coverage of Sara Duterte-Carpio in the Nexus archive.
- Philippines’ impeachment trial: court ruling heightens stakes for VP Sara
Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio faced a setback in her impeachment trial as the Senate allowed prosecutors to examine financial records in an unexplained wealth case. Analysts suggest this could help prosecutors demonstrate she accumulated ill-gotten wealth, potentially impacting her popularity ahead of the 2028 presidential election.
- Philippines’ impeachment showdown: why removing VP Sara could be uphill battle
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio did not attend her impeachment trial, with her lawyers defending her against charges that could remove her from office and bar her from politics, potentially reshaping the 2028 presidential race. Legal experts suggest conviction would require at least 16 senators but may be difficult to achieve.
- Sara Duterte’s ally Marcoleta arrested hours before her impeachment trial in Philippines
A Philippine senator and ally of Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio was arrested on a plunder charge hours before her impeachment trial. The trial could determine Duterte-Carpio's political future, with a conviction potentially barring her from the 2028 elections.
- Philippine Senate leadership shift leaves Sara Duterte exposed ahead of impeachment trial
The Philippine Senate leadership shifted as Sherwin Gatchalian, supported by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., was elected Senate president, defeating Alan Peter Cayetano, a key Rodrigo Duterte ally. This change occurs ahead of the impeachment trial of Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio.
- Citizen group to press for ‘transparency’ in Philippine VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial
A citizen watchdog group named Bantay Senado has been formed in the Philippines to monitor the impeachment trial of Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio. The group aims to ensure the trial is conducted transparently and fairly amid public concerns about its constitutionality.
- Philippine Senate deadlock deepens after Estrada arrest, complicating Sara Duterte’s trial
The arrest of Philippine Senator Jinggoy Estrada has deepened a Senate deadlock, splitting the chamber into two 11-member blocs and complicating Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s impeachment trial. Analysts warn the stalemate risks delaying legislation and military appointments.
- Is Sara Duterte’s lead for Philippines’ 2028 presidential race in danger?
Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio is leading in the Philippines’ 2028 presidential race, supported by her family’s political brand and Mindanao loyalty, but pollsters Dr. Ranjit Rye and Ronnie Holmes suggest her lead is not secure.
- Why Sara Duterte is changing her tone on Philippines’ South China Sea conflict
Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio has urged the armed forces to defend sovereignty in the South China Sea, marking a shift from her previous approach. Analysts note her calls are assertive but avoid directly challenging China.