Vice President Sara Duterte acknowledged the midterm election results as disappointing, but analysts say she may have strengthened her chances of acquittal in her upcoming Senate impeachment trial.
Impeached in February for alleged high crimes, including plotting against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Duterte now faces a trial in a Senate reshaped by Monday’s polls.
With at least five of her allies likely securing seats, experts say she is closer to blocking a two-thirds conviction vote.
Despite her legal troubles, Duterte’s political base has been re-energized, especially following her father Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest and extradition.
Analysts warn, however, that loyalties could shift quickly as senators weigh their 2028 ambitions amid declining support for Marcos.
Source: PhilNews24 | May 14, 2025
