Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio wants her impeachment trial to go ahead, days after her allies outperformed at the midterm election that could add to her bloc of supporters in the Senate. Duterte-Carpio said her lawyers’ preparations were in “full throttle” for the impeachment trial. “I truly want a trial because I want a bloodbath,” she told reporters on Saturday. She was impeached by the House of Representatives in February for her alleged death threat against President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr and misusing public funds, accusations she denies. She will now be tried by the Senate, which is scheduled for July when the country’s new Congress convenes. Her latest comments come after at least four of the candidates she endorsed won in the country’s 12-seat Senate race on May 12, multiple surveys had indicated. A fifth candidate – who was part of the Marcos slate but also sought Duterte-Carpio’s backing – also won. They will all be jurors when the 24-member chamber begins Duterte-Carpio’s impeachment trial.
Who’s who and what’s happening?
Sara Duterte-Carpio, the Vice-President of the Philippines, is eager for her impeachment trial to proceed following the recent success of her political allies in the midterm elections. Despite facing allegations of making death threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr and misusing public funds, Duterte-Carpio is ready to face the Senate trial in July. Her anticipation for the trial comes after several candidates she supported emerged victorious in the Senate race, setting the stage for a potentially favorable outcome for her.
The Impeachment Drama Unfolds
Not really sure why this matters, but Duterte-Carpio’s bold statement about wanting a “bloodbath” at the trial has captured the attention of the media and the public. With her legal team gearing up for the proceedings, the Vice-President is determined to defend herself against the charges brought forth by the House of Representatives. The upcoming trial, set to take place in July, will see key figures, including her endorsed candidates and a member of the Marcos slate, serving as jurors in the impeachment process. As the political landscape in the Philippines continues to shift, all eyes are on Duterte-Carpio and the unfolding drama surrounding her impeachment trial.
