MANILA: The impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, which begins on Monday (Jul 6), is set to shape the country's 2028 presidential race and deepen a schism between two storied political dynasties that has plunged the Senate into turmoil.The outcome will not only determine whether Duterte can run for the presidency, but will also test confidence in the Southeast Asian nation's institutions and politicians. Analysts say the key will be whether the public sees the verdict as credible or instead driven by partisan interests."If it is seen as politically motivated or lacking credibility, questions may linger regardless of the outcome," said Ederson Tapia, a public administration professor at the University of Makati. It remains unclear how long the trial will last, with fa