### [2026-05-18](/feed/2026/05/18/index.md)

##### Second impeachment of Sara Duterte
# The Philippine senate resumes the impeachment process against Vice President Sara Duterte following last week's lockdown. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippines-convene-court-vp-impeachment-amid-political-turmoil-2026-05-18/)

### Changes:

1. The Senate of the Philippines is set to resume the impeachment process against Vice President Sara Duterte following this week's political turmoil over the attempt to arrest Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who is a Duterte ally.  _2026-05-18 03:36:20 (First version)_
2. The Philippine senate is set to resume the impeachment process against Vice President Sara Duterte following last week's lockdown.  _2026-05-18 07:36:19 (Update)_
2. The Philippine senate resumes the impeachment process against Vice President Sara Duterte following last week's lockdown.  _(Current version)_

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