Impeachment court clarifies Dec. 16 date amid Tulfo concern
The Impeachment Court in the Philippines has clarified that the December 16 date mentioned for the ruling on Vice President Sara Duterte's case is merely a projection, not a fixed deadline. This follows concerns from Senator-Judge Raffy Tulfo that such statements could preempt the court's judicial process.
Why it matters
The clarification underscores the importance of maintaining judicial independence and avoiding the appearance of bias in high-profile political impeachment proceedings.
MANILA, Philippines - Impeachment Court spokesman Reginald Tongol on Tuesday clarified to Senator-Judge Raffy Tulfo that Dec. 16 was only a projected date for the ruling on Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment case and not a deadline set by the court.Tongol paid a courtesy visit to Tulfo at his Senate office to explain his earlier remarks to the media that the Impeachment Court was expected to issue its ruling on Dec.
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