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Prosecution confident in evidence against VP Duterte, rejects voting rule concerns
The House prosecution team said Wednesday it is banking on the strength of its evidence to secure a conviction of Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment trial, dismissing suggestions that modified voting thresholds would be necessary.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — The House prosecution dismissed concerns about voting procedures in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment case, insisting that the strength of its evidence will be sufficient to secure conviction.
Former Representative Robert Ace Barbers, who serves as House prosecution adviser and spokesperson, made the statement during a post-trial press briefing on Wednesday. When questioned about Senator-Judge Imee Marcos' comments regarding voting thresholds, Barbers emphasized that the prosecution team is focused on presenting compelling evidence rather than seeking procedural modifications.
The remarks underscore the prosecution's confidence in the case being built against the Vice President as the impeachment trial progresses. Barbers' statement suggests the prosecution believes the evidence presented in court will be determinative in the proceedings, rather than relying on changes to the rules governing conviction requirements.
The prosecution's strategy reflects their assessment that the testimony and documentary evidence introduced throughout the trial will prove persuasive to the Senate tribunal hearing the case against Duterte.