Political tensions escalate as Philippines Senate begins vice-presidential impeachment proceedings
Protesters hold placards reading “Sara Duterte, Queen of Corruption” and “Hold Sara accountable, Arrest Bato” during a demonstration to call for the start of the impeachment trial against Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte and the arrest of Philippine Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa outside the Senate of the Philippines in Pasay, Metro Manila on May 18,…