Sara Duterte's impeachment tops political stories of 2025

In the first half of 2025, Vice President Sara Duterte's role faced its ultimate test through her impeachment case. The proceedings dominated national scrutiny on her. Rappler's Dwight de Leon recaps the key developments.

In 2025, the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte became the center of the political landscape in the Philippines, particularly in the first half of the year. According to Rappler reporter Dwight de Leon's recap, it served as her biggest political obstacle, drawing intense national scrutiny.

The story emerged as one of the top political narratives of the year, highlighting tensions within the government. Though it may now feel like a distant memory, a podcast or video recap was released on December 25, 2025, to revisit its impact. No specifics on accusations or outcomes were detailed in the recap, but it clearly marked a historic moment in Philippine politics.

This formed part of a broader list of political events in 2025, including other controversies, yet the impeachment stood out as the focal point of scrutiny on Duterte.

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