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Prosecution open to revised schedule in Duterte impeachment trial
The prosecution team backing Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial has signaled willingness to adjust the proceedings' timeline to expedite the case. Manila Representative Joel Chua said Sunday the prosecutors want to resolve Duterte's case quickly amid recurring delays that have hampered progress.
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MANILA – Public prosecutors handling Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial are prepared to accept modifications to the trial schedule in an effort to accelerate the proceedings, according to Manila Rep. Joel Chua, a member of the prosecution team.
Chua said Sunday that the prosecution is eager to conclude Duterte's case at a faster pace and remains flexible regarding procedural adjustments that could help achieve this objective. The statement comes as multiple postponements have repeatedly interrupted the trial's momentum since its commencement.
The willingness to revise the schedule signals the prosecution's commitment to moving the high-profile case forward despite the logistical challenges that have plagued the proceedings. The trial, which centers on Duterte's impeachment, has faced several adjournments that have extended its timeline beyond initial projections.
No specific details regarding proposed schedule changes were disclosed by Chua, though the prosecution's openness to flexibility suggests ongoing negotiations between trial participants on procedural matters. The development may provide a pathway to address concerns about the trial's protracted nature while maintaining the integrity of the impeachment process.