Senate of the Philippines

Senator Loren Legarda said the Philippines should refuse to remain a mere victim of climate change, urging the country to take a more active stance despite being among the nations most vulnerable to its effects. Her remarks frame climate vulnerability as a call for leadership and resilience rather than passivity.

The Philippine Senate has opened the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, with proceedings under way on September 23, 2026. The trial, broadcast publicly by the Senate, is drawing large audiences as senators weigh the charges against the vice president, the daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte and a leading rival of the Marcos administration.