Philippine Senate Deadlocked on Duterte Impeachment Trial

The Philippine Senate is currently debating the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. A motion filed by the Senate minority urges the immediate commencement of the trial, countering claims of deliberate delays. Senator Koko Pimentel, the minority leader, stated, "Naghain ng mosyon ang minorya sa Senado para simulan na ang impeachment trial laban kay Vice President Sara Duterte." In contrast, a majority senator proposed a shorter trial, limiting it to 19 days and reducing the number of charges. Senator Risa Hontiveros expressed her frustration, stating, "What insanity is this?"