Defense yet to respond on the lifting of sub judice rule in Sara Duterte impeachment trial - Win Gatchalian
The Senate impeachment court in the Philippines is awaiting a response from the defense panel regarding the lifting of the sub judice rule on withdrawn articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte. While the rule has been lifted for specific articles, the court maintains restrictions on the dissemination of evidence.
Why it matters
The proceedings are a critical development in the high-profile political impeachment process involving the country's second-highest official.
<p>The Senate impeachment court has yet to receive a response from the defense panel concerning the lifting of the sub judice rule in three Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte that was withdrawn by the prosecution, Senator-judge Sherwin Gatchalian said Sunday. </p><p>"Wala pang nakukuhang feedback so tuloy tuloy naman iyan. Anytime pwede sila magbigay ng feedback. Sa pagkakaalam ko, wala pang feedback," Gatchalian told Super Radyo dzBB. </p><p>(We have yet to receive feedback so it will continue. They can give feedback anytime.
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