Complainants Back Dropping of Impeachment Charges Against VP Duterte
Complainants in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte have supported the prosecution's move to drop most charges, calling it a "strategic move" to expedite the trial and achieve a faster outcome. This allows the proceedings to focus on key issues.
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