Sara Duterte to continue impeachment trial with rights reserved – counsel

Vice President Sara Duterte will participate in her impeachment trial with extreme caution and with all her rights reserved, her defense counsel Sheila Sison said. Sison stated that Duterte does not fear accountability or the outcome of the trial but intends to proceed with utmost care following the Senate impeachment court's decision to lower the conviction threshold. The move by the defense counsel signals a strategic approach to the impeachment proceedings, particularly in light of the altered threshold for conviction. This development could have significant implications for the political landscape in the Philippines, given the Vice President's prominent position. The defense's stance suggests a focus on safeguarding Duterte's legal rights while navigating the impeachment process under the new conditions set by the Senate impeachment court.