Observers say impeachment support from lawmakers in the Dutertes’ stronghold suggests the president has gained the upper hand.

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte was impeached Wednesday on a range of accusations that include 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.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Thursday distanced himself from the impeachment of his estranged Vice President Sara Duterte, saying the executive branch of government cannot have a hand in it.

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte said her lawyers are preparing to fight the impeachment case, signaling she’s ready to defend herself as her feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. intensifies.

Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte said on Friday her lawyers were preparing to fight the impeachment case, signalling she was ready to defend herself as her feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr intensified.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Thursday that he would call a special Senate session to discuss Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment if requested. The impeachment was backed by his son, his cousin,

The impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte has no impact on the Philippine economy, President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. said Thursday. ''I doubt... hindi naman siguro, wala ako makikitang effect basta't patuloy lahat ng ating pinaplano,