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Senate Panel Votes to Lower Conviction Threshold in Duterte Impeachment Trial
The Senate impeachment court in the Philippines voted to reduce the number of votes required for conviction in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, a move that could significantly impact the proceedings.
MANILA, Philippines – On Day 29 of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, the Senate impeachment court voted 13 to 1 to reduce the number of votes needed for a conviction, adopting Senator-judge Erwin Tulfo's motion to reconsider how the two-thirds threshold is calculated. The ruling means the denominator will be based on how many senators are present and voting, rather than the total number of senators. This effectively lowers the threshold for conviction, as previously, a two-thirds vote required 16 out of 24 senators to concur. The new calculation method is expected to make it easier to reach the required number of votes for a guilty verdict. This development is significant as it could alter the course of the impeachment proceedings against the Vice President, a high-profile figure in Philippine politics. The outcome of the trial is closely watched by the public and political observers alike. Source: Inquirer NewsInfo
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