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Prosecutors prepared for accelerated impeachment trial schedule in October
The prosecution team in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment case has signaled readiness to present evidence under a proposed full-day trial format, according to lead prosecutor Terry Ridon. The Senate Impeachment Court is considering the accelerated schedule for proceedings next month.
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MANILA — The prosecution panel handling the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte said Wednesday they are prepared to move forward with a full-day trial schedule proposed for October, marking a potential acceleration of the high-profile case.
Public prosecutor and Bicol party-list Rep. Terry Ridon told reporters at the Batasang Pambansa complex that the prosecution team remains ready to present its evidence whenever the Senate Impeachment Court adopts the new schedule. The shift toward whole-day sessions would represent a significant change from the current trial format.
The announcement comes as the impeachment proceedings continue to draw intense public attention, with the trial's pace becoming a focal point of political discussion. The proposed October timeline would compress the presentation of evidence and testimony into extended daily sessions.
Ridon's statement underscores the prosecution's position that it has adequately prepared its case against the Vice President and can accommodate the more demanding schedule. The Senate Impeachment Court, which serves as the trial venue, has yet to formally adopt the full-day format, though discussions on the matter appear to be advancing.