Lacson: Impeachment court seeks to speed up Sara Duterte trial
Senator Panfilo Lacson is pushing for an expedited impeachment trial for Vice President Sara Duterte to ensure efficiency and fairness. The court is considering procedural changes, such as keeping witnesses on standby, to avoid wasting time during the 92-day trial schedule.
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The impeachment of a high-ranking official is a critical constitutional process that impacts national stability and political governance in the Philippines.
MANILA, Philippines - The Senate impeachment court is exploring ways to expedite the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, saying she is also entitled to a speedy trial, according to Sen. Panfilo Lacson.
"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.
READ: Sara Duterte impeachment trial Week 1 highlights
Duterte arrived at the Senate to meet with her defense lawyers but did not attend the impeachment proceedings.
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