The Manila Times•8h ago
Prosecutors wanted to avoid delay
THE House of Representatives withdrew three impeachment articles against Vice President Sara Duterte to prevent her trial from dragging into 2027 and losing public interest, Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua said on Saturday. Chua said prosecutors anticipated that Duterte’s defense team might prolong the proce

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