Prosecution wants to fast-track Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial
The House prosecution team in the Philippines is seeking to expedite the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Prosecutors aim to balance speed with the thorough presentation of evidence regarding allegations of constitutional subversion and threats against the President.
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The impeachment of a high-ranking official has significant implications for the political stability and democratic processes of the Philippines.
MANILA, Philippines - The House prosecution team in Vice President Sara Duterte 's impeachment trial would cooperate with the Senate impeachment court to fast-track the expected months-long proceedings, its legal spokesman Benjamin Tolosa, Jr. said on Monday.
In a media briefing, Tolosa said that prosecutors also want to finish Duterte's trial as soon as possible, but without sacrificing their presentation of the evidence deemed crucial in making the case to impeach the country's second-highest official from office.
"We also want this concluded as soon as possible," he said in Filipino. "We don't wish to prolong it unnecessarily, but without sacrificing our ability to properly, efficiently and effectively present the evidence."
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