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The Philippine National Police will deploy 6,000 officers to secure Manila's Senate complex as Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial begins, with road closures expected and security heightened around the proceedings.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has petitioned the Senate to dismiss impeachment charges against her, claiming the accusations are politically motivated. The trial is set to begin in July.
The Philippine Senate has pushed back the deadline for Vice President Sara Duterte to submit her formal answer to impeachment charges, allowing her until Monday to respond to allegations of fund misuse, graft, and misconduct.