‘Technicalities slowing down impeach trial’
Former Senate president Franklin Drilon has criticized the slow pace of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, urging focus on the core issue of betrayal of public trust. The trial centers on Duterte's controversial remarks regarding a hired assassin targeting the President.
Why it matters
The impeachment proceedings represent a significant political crisis in the Philippines, testing the stability of the current administration.
MANILA, Philippines - The impeachment proceedings could be expedited by not focusing too much on the technical details of Vice President Sara Duterte's alleged grave threats, according to former Senate president Franklin Drilon.
The article presents the perspective of a political figure while covering the procedural aspects of the trial.
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