On February 5, 2025, the Philippine House of Representatives impeached VP Sara Duterte, with 215 lawmakers endorsing the petition citing violations of the constitution, public trust, and misuse of 612.5 million pesos ($10.3 million) in funds. This impeachment follows a deteriorating relationship between Duterte and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., with accusations of assassination plots and corruption surfacing. The Senate will now serve as the impeachment tribunal. Campaigning for the upcoming midterm elections complicates proceedings, but a special session may be called for a rapid trial. Duterte's stance against Chinese aggression has also come under scrutiny.