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Sara Duterte Impeachment: Can the Senate Lower the Conviction Threshold?

September 25, 2026 by Jessie
1987 Philippine Constitution And Senate Chamber Illustrating The Impeachment Conviction Vote Threshold

The Senate impeachment court changed how the two-thirds conviction threshold may be calculated in Vice President Sara Duterte’s trial. PHExpat explains what the 1987 Constitution says and why the interpretation is being challenged.

Categories Explained Tags 1987 Constitution, Conviction Threshold, Impeachment Trial, Philippine Senate, Sara Duterte, Sara Duterte impeachment

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