The claim
Vice President Sara Duterte was not impeached because the Senate has not yet issued a verdict on her case.
PeakMetrics research summary
Based on related reporting.
Related reporting says the House impeached Sara Duterte in May 2026 and that her Senate trial began on July 7, 2026. This indicates the claim conflates impeachment by the House with the Senate’s separate role in deciding whether to convict.[S2]
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Sources and attribution
- [original] VERA Files original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- [S2] Philippine vice president expects to be `bloodied but unbowed' by impeachment trial
Additional research · Retrieved October 16, 2026