The Philippine Senate has commenced the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. This politically volatile proceeding is now underway in a divided legislative body.
Reports indicate that a professor from the University of the Philippines emphasized the necessity for Vice President Duterte to attend the ongoing trial. The reasons behind the impeachment proceedings are a subject of current media focus.
Major news outlets are providing live updates as the trial unfolds. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.