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Duterte camp criticizes dropped impeachment articles as wasteful
Vice President Sara Duterte's supporters have condemned the withdrawal of three impeachment articles against her, saying the move squandered public resources. The criticism targets both the House prosecution panel and the Senate majority who approved the dismissals.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — Vice President Sara Duterte's camp lashed out Wednesday at lawmakers over the decision to drop three of four impeachment articles filed against her, characterizing the action as a misuse of taxpayer money.
Duterte's spokesperson Paolo Panelo Jr. voiced the criticism following the withdrawal of Articles I, III and IV from the impeachment case, leaving only one article proceeding. The camp's statement suggested the legislative process had consumed significant resources without achieving substantive results.
The pronouncement represents an escalation in tensions surrounding Duterte's impeachment proceedings, which have drawn intense public and political scrutiny. The Vice President's allies contend that the decision by the House prosecution panel and Senate leadership reflects broader institutional failings rather than a legitimate resolution of the charges.
The remaining article continues under Senate consideration, though questions linger about the trajectory of the case following the withdrawal of the majority of charges. Duterte's team has signaled it plans to continue mounting a vigorous defense on all fronts.