It is the conflict between the United States and China that is being fought out in the upcoming election, and the impeachment is the opening salvo.

The lower house in the Philippines impeached Vice President Sara Duterte Wednesday, accusing her of a wide range of crimes that included plotting to assassinate the president, large-scale corruption and failing to strongly denounce China’s aggressive actions against Filipino forces in the disputed South China Sea.

Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday shrugged off Sen. Imee Marcos' statement of support for her after the House of Representatives impeached her last

Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial may start after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) in July this year, Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said on Monday.

The ex-ally of President Marcos told reporters that her lawyers were preparing for a legal battle in the Senate.

MANILA: Bayan Muna Chairman Neri Colmenares on Sunday (Feb 9) urged President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. to call for a special session of Congress in February to allow the Senate to begin the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.