Impeachment Trial of Vice President Bogged Down by Technicalities, Former Senate President Notes
Former Senate President Franklin Drilon expressed concern that technical arguments over Vice President Sara Duterte's alleged "grave threats" are slowing down her impeachment trial. He suggested focusing the proceedings on whether her actions constitute an impeachable offense of "betrayal of public trust" rather than on the authenticity of the remarks.
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