House prosecution rejects ‘compromise’ in VP impeachment trial
The House prosecution panel has rejected a proposed compromise in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, which would have convicted her while allowing her to run for public office, deeming it unconstitutional. Prosecutors insist on a strict constitutional process.
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