'No need to resign, you'll be convicted,' Abante tells VP Duterte in savage retort
Representative Bienvenido Abante Jr. stated that Vice President Sara Duterte does not need to resign because he expects her to be convicted in her ongoing impeachment trial. The House prosecution has rested its case, and the defense is scheduled to present evidence in November.
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The potential removal of a Vice President through impeachment carries significant implications for the political stability and governance of the Philippines.
Manila Bulletin - 'No need to resign, you'll be convicted,' Abante tells VP Duterte in savage retort
'No need to resign, you'll be convicted,' Abante tells VP Duterte in savage retort
Bienvenido "Benny" Abante Jr. said VP Sara Duterte does not need to resign because he believes she will be convicted in the impeachment trial.
Abante said the prosecution has already presented extensive evidence and urged senator-judges to focus on evaluating the records admitted in court.
Duterte's defence is set to present its case on Nov. 9, while Abante maintained that the Vice President must directly answer the allegations against her.
Manila 6th district Rep. Bienvenido “Benny” Abante Jr. (left), Vice President Sara Duterte (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN)
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