Impeachment court seeks to expedite Sara Duterte trial
Philippine Senator Panfilo Lacson is pushing for an expedited impeachment trial for Vice President Sara Duterte to ensure efficiency. The Senate is considering procedural changes, such as keeping witnesses on standby, to avoid wasting trial days.
Why it matters
The efficiency of the impeachment process is critical for political stability and the rule of law in the Philippines.
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson said the Senate impeachment court is seeking ways to speed up Vice President Sara Duterte’s trial, arguing that she deserves a swift legal process just like any other respondent.
In an interview with radio dzBB on Sunday, Lacson said, “I think VP Sara is also entitled, just like any respondent in an ordinary court hearing, to a speedy trial. So we have to devise ways to speed up the proceedings. Speed it up not to compromise the presentation of the evidence, but speed it up in such a way that we don’t waste a day in the trial,” Lacson said in an interview with radio dzBB on Sunday.
Lacson, however, declined to comment when asked whether Duterte should have attended the trial after skipping last Tuesday’s proceedings.
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