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The House prosecution panel in the Philippines has expressed no objection to the Senate's proposal to hold afternoon hearings and add an extra day to expedite Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.
The Philippine Senate impeachment court is set to examine the subpoenaed bank and tax records of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband as part of an impeachment article alleging unexplained wealth, while the House prosecution panel has listed 13 witnesses for Article I concerning alleged misuse of confidential funds.
The House prosecution panel in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial is seeking flexibility from the Senate Impeachment Court to present evidence throughout the proceedings, aiming to ensure the public fully understands the allegations.
The House prosecution panel is strengthening its team with the addition of private prosecutors as the trial of Sara Duterte approaches.
House prosecution panel counsel Lorna Kapunan has defended Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense lawyer, Michael Poa, against allegations that his role in an impeachment trial constitutes a conflict of interest.
The House prosecution panel in the Philippines is preparing to present Land Bank of the Philippines officials and employees with firsthand knowledge of the processing and withdrawal of P612.5 million in confidential funds linked to the Vice President.
The House prosecution panel in the Philippines is advocating for the opening of a Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) box, citing the interest of justice. Opponents of opening the box are accused of acting out of fear.
House prosecutors are pushing for the full presentation of evidence against Sara Duterte in her impeachment trial, with her bank accounts being cited as potential proof of corruption, while the non-disclosure of these accounts could be fatal to the prosecution's case.
Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team stated that the acknowledgment receipts (ARs) presented by the House prosecution panel during her trial were part of a “planned” move.
Preparations are intensifying for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, with the House prosecution panel naming additional lawyers and the Senate discussing a shorter trial duration. Security measures are being heightened, and there are calls for Duterte to personally explain an alleged 'assassin' threat.
Senate Secretary Renato Bantug stated that he has not yet received a formal request from the House prosecution panel to extend the pretrial proceedings in the impeachment case against the Vice President.
The House prosecution panel is actively preparing for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, with a tentative start date of July 6. Preparations include vetting volunteer lawyers and conducting mock trials, while the panel focuses on presenting evidence, particularly regarding 'kill threats'.