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Sara Duterte Impeachment: Who Benefits From Dropping 3 Articles?
In a surprising move, prosecutors have dropped three out of four impeachment articles against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte. While citing the need to expedite the trial, the decision appears to benefit the prosecution, senator-judges, and potential presidential aspirants in 2028.
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