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Senate impeachment court shifts to legal arguments in Duterte trial
The Senate impeachment court concluded its 28th day of proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, with presiding officer Senator Francis Escudero announcing that the next session will focus on oral arguments regarding the conviction-vote threshold rather than witness testimony.
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MANILA – The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte moved toward a new phase Tuesday as the Senate impeachment court concluded its 28th day of hearings without additional witness testimony. Presiding officer Senator-judge Francis Escudero outlined plans for Wednesday's session, which will be dedicated entirely to legal arguments on the conviction-vote threshold requirement.
Each party involved in the proceedings will be allotted 15 minutes to present oral arguments on the threshold question, a crucial legal matter that could determine the evidentiary standard needed for conviction in the case. The shift from witness testimony to legal arguments signals the trial's progression toward resolution of procedural and constitutional questions.
The impeachment case against the Vice President has drawn significant attention as it progresses through the Senate court system. The focus on conviction-vote thresholds reflects ongoing debates about the specific requirements and procedures governing impeachment trials in the Philippine Senate.