Prosecution Drops CSC Witness to Expedite Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial

MANILA, Philippines – The House prosecution panel will no longer present Civil Service Commission (CSC) Assistant Commissioner Ariel Ronquillo as a witness in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, according to House prosecutor and Rep. Terry Ridon on Monday. Ridon stated that the panel is already satisfied with the testimonies of retired Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice Amparo Cabotaje-Tang and the Office of the Ombudsman. The decision to drop Ronquillo as a witness is seen as a move to expedite the trial, preventing it from becoming a protracted legal battle. The impeachment trial of the Vice President has garnered significant attention, with its outcome potentially impacting the country's political stability.