5 things to watch out for in the 20th Congress

5 things to watch out for in the 20th Congress

1. Vice President Sara Duterte’s trial: Will it finally happen? The next round of the Marcos-Duterte family feud was expected to play out in Congress. But the Dutertes scored a win — and the possibility of a reprieve until February 2026 or even longer — in Friday’s Supreme Court ruling that temporarily banned an impeachment trial. The Marcos-controlled House impeached Duterte last February, but a divided Senate has been delaying a trial, citing …

Five Things to Watch Out for in the 20th Congress

1. Vice President Sara Duterte’s Trial: Is it Dead in the Water The next round of the Marcos-Duterte family feud was expected to play out in Congress. But the Dutertes scored a win—and the possibility of a reprieve until February 2026 or even longer—in Friday’s Supreme Court ruling that temporarily banned an impeachment trial. The Marcos-controlled House impeached Duterte last February, but a divided Senate has been delaying a trial, citing tech…