Several members of the prosecution panel for Vice President Sara Duterte’s Senate trial are considering stepping down to take on full-time spokesperson roles following the court's strict enforcement of the sub judice rule.

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.

Senator Francis Escudero clarified that the defense panel might have 'ghosted' the prosecution panel, rather than standing them up, during a legal proceeding.

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.

Members of the prosecution panel stated they would not interfere in any dispute between National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag and senator-judges.

House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Janette Garin has criticized claims that making fun of the prosecution panel's physical conditions, such as saliva buildup and colds, during Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial constitutes bullying.

The camp of Sara Duterte agreed to open a Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) box, but requested that it be done only in a confidential or executive session, a request questioned by the prosecution panel.

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.

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.

Representatives Jinky Luistro, Terry Ridon, Joel Chua, and Lorenz Defensor are tasked to lead sub-teams of the prosecution panel

The Philippine Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte has encountered procedural friction as prosecution and defense teams clash over the application of the sub judice rule. Despite legal constraints and external pressure, Duterte’s counsel maintains she will not resign from office.

The prosecution panel suggested that former special disbursing officer Gina Acosta's difficulty answering questions in English or Tagalog might be due to courtroom jitters, despite her known proficiency in both languages.

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.

Akbayan Rep. Chel Diokno clarified an edited video clip shared by Sen. Pia Cayetano on social media, which he believes made it appear as if the prosecution panel was 'fishing for evidence'.

Erwin Tulfo has reminded senator-judges to refrain from bringing personal grievances into the Senate Impeachment Court, following a similar directive to the prosecution panel.

Former Surigao del Norte Representative Robert Ace Barbers stated that his commitment to the rule of law and protecting the 1987 Constitution motivated him to join the prosecution panel for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial.

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 11-member House of Representatives prosecution panel and Vice President Sara Duterte's legal defense team submitted their pre-trial briefs, setting the stage for a pre-trial conference on June 18.

A special prosecution panel in the Philippines has launched an investigation into how the Office of the Vice President managed its confidential funds, alleging they were handled like discretionary cash. The inquiry includes questioning aides of Vice President Sara Duterte regarding unverified acknowledgment receipts and alleged misuse.

The prosecution panel in the impeachment trial may raise concerns regarding Senator Pia Cayetano's uploading of a spliced video and Vice President Sara Duterte's 'bending the law' remark, pending guidelines from the Senate Impeachment Court.

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.

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.

The House prosecution panel is strengthening its team with the addition of private prosecutors as the trial of Sara Duterte approaches.

MANILA, Philippines — While it is a welcome development that the Senate Impeachment Court has supposedly determined when Vice President Sara Duterte’s trial will start, the prosecution panel’s…