Impeachment efforts against Sara Duterte face legal hurdles and political challenges

Proponents of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte face challenges in proving her alleged misconduct, according to lawyer Antonio Soriano. He stated that accusations, including threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., lack sufficient evidence for impeachment. Two impeachment complaints have been filed, citing graft, corruption, and misuse of confidential funds. Soriano noted flaws in these complaints, arguing that some allegations are not valid grounds for impeachment and that the Senate's current composition likely favors Duterte. Despite the impeachment efforts, Soriano suggested that the situation could ultimately benefit Duterte politically, potentially enhancing her prospects for a presidential run in 2028. The processing of the complaints may also be delayed due to the upcoming holiday season and election campaign breaks.