The Philippine Senate convenes as an impeachment court to try Vice President Sara Duterte on criminal charges, as political tensions intensify, according to reports. Courthouse News and ABC News both describe the Senate’s sitting as an impeachment forum for Duterte and note that the proceedings occur amid an ongoing political storm between the country’s top leaders. While details of the underlying allegations and specific procedural steps are not provided in the excerpts, the coverage indicates that the trial is a central part of a broader, highly polarized political dispute. The reports portray the moment as reflecting long-running divisions within Philippine politics, with the impeachment process proceeding at a time when public conflict between major political figures remains active. The Winnipeg Free Press report is titled similarly, but no additional content is included in the provided material. Overall, the sources agree on the core event: the Philippine Senate is convening to carry out its role as an impeachment court for Vice President Sara Duterte while national political tensions continue.