One of the staunchest allies of Vice President Sara Duterte described her impeachment on Wednesday as a process “railroaded” by the House of Representatives, but expressed confidence she would be able to face the Senate trial with her head held up high.

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte was facing an impeachment trial in the Philippine Senate after the required two-thirds majority of lawmakers voted Wednesday for her to be removed from office am

The impeachment complaint alleges that Duterte is guilty of violating the constitution, graft and corruption, other high crimes, and betraying public trust. She is accused of misu