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Human rights lawyer Theodore Te joins VP Duterte impeachment prosecution
Lawyer Theodore Te, a prominent human rights advocate and interim head of the Free Legal Assistance Group, is assisting the House prosecution panel in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — Theodore Te has joined the legal team prosecuting Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment trial before the House of Representatives.
Te serves as interim chairperson of the Free Legal Assistance Group (Flag), widely recognized as the country's oldest and most influential network of human rights lawyers. He also holds a full-time faculty position, bringing extensive legal expertise to the high-profile proceeding.
The addition of Te to the prosecution panel underscores the significance of the impeachment case, which represents one of the most contentious political developments in recent Philippine history. His involvement reflects the stakes involved in the trial, which could result in the removal of the sitting vice president.
Flag has been instrumental in advancing legal protections and defending civil liberties throughout the Philippines for decades. Te's role as interim chairperson places him among the country's most respected voices on constitutional and human rights matters.