Duterte's Defiance: A Power Play in the Philippines' High Stakes Politics Sara Duterte, Vice President of the Philippines, has made a habit of defying conventions and pushing boundaries since her election.
Her latest show of defiance raises questions about the limits of power and the rule of law as her impeachment trial continues.
The country's politics have long been marked by powerful family dynasties vying for control, with the Marcos and Duterte families among the most influential.