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VP Sara Skips Impeachment Trial Start, Cites Legal Strategy and Rights
Vice President Sara Duterte did not attend the start of her impeachment trial, stating her decision was based on legal strategy and constitutional rights. She asserted that the prosecution bears the burden of proof and that her appearance through counsel does not diminish accountability or transparency.
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