The lower house of the Philippine Congress; represents districts and party-list groups.
The impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has begun in Manila. Police have deployed around the Senate as pro- and anti-Duterte demonstrators gather. Duterte denies wrongdoing and has appeared via counsel, with the outcome potentially barring her from future office and shaping the 2028 race.
The State of the Nation Address has highlighted tax relief and energy subsidies while signaling ongoing anti-graft efforts. Markets have slipped as concerns about accountability persist, making a rapid revival uncertain.