Senate Leadership Faces Questions After Sara Duterte Impeachment Articles Referred To Committee

The Philippine Senate officially processes key developments in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte during Senate Session No. 64 on May 18, 2026. Lawmakers formally received and referred the Articles of Impeachment and supporting documents from the Bureau of Internal Revenue to the Senate Committee on Rules, marking another major step toward a possible impeachment trial. The session also confirmed that the House of Representatives has officially selected its prosecutors for the upcoming proceedings. Tensions rose during the session as the Senate Minority Leader questioned the operational status of the Committee on Rules amid an ongoing leadership transition that left committee chairmanships in acting capacities. Senate leadership responded by explaining that the committee remains functional through its ex-officio members while permanent committee memberships are finalized. Watch the full breakdown, key Senate exchanges, impeachment developments, and political reactions surrounding the Sara Duterte case. #SaraDuterte #Philippines #Senate #Impeachment #BreakingNews #Politics Subscribe to The Financial Express: https://bit.ly/2TN006o Welcome to The Financial Express, your trusted source for world affairs, geopolitics, business news, global economy updates, and market insights. Connect with us: 📌 On this channel, we cover: Global news & geopolitics that impact world International markets, trade, and policies Finance news & global economy trends Business analysis on global companies & economies From breaking updates on the US, China, Europe, India, and beyond to deep dives into global markets, trade wars, and international relations, we simplify the most important stories shaping today’s world. At The Financial Express, our goal is to keep you informed, empowered, and ahead in the fast-changing global landscape. 🔔 Subscribe now for daily insights on world affairs, finance, business, and economy. #Finance #Economy #WorldNews #Geopolitics #StockMarket #GlobalEconomy #BusinessNews #M