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House prosecutors signal willingness to expedite VP Duterte impeachment trial
The House of Representatives prosecution panel has indicated it is prepared to accelerate Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment proceedings by revising the trial schedule and reducing its witness list. The move aims to streamline the case while maintaining standards of due process as the trial enters its eighth week.
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MANILA — The House prosecution panel signaled on Sunday its readiness to adjust the timeline for Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, with prosecutors indicating they would pare down their witness roster and collaborate with the defense team to move proceedings forward more swiftly.
The panel's offer to revise the trial schedule came as the impeachment case entered its eighth week of proceedings. Prosecutors emphasized that efforts to expedite the trial would not compromise due process protections for either side.
The gestures of flexibility suggest both the prosecution and defense may be exploring ways to resolve the high-profile case more efficiently. The impeachment trial has drawn significant attention as it involves the country's sitting vice president and raises constitutional questions about the concurrent tenure of multiple high offices.
As the proceedings continue in the House of Representatives, observers will be watching to see whether the prosecution and defense can agree on modified arrangements that satisfy both the need for judicial efficiency and the requirement for a thorough examination of the charges presented.