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House prosecution to rely on evidence, not new voting threshold for VP's impeachment
The House prosecution in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will rely on its presented evidence for conviction, not a modified voting threshold, according to a spokesperson. This emphasizes a focus on the strength of evidence over procedural changes.
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution is relying on its evidence to convict Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment trial — not a modified voting threshold, former Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, House prosecution adviser and spokesperson, said on Wednesday. Barbers stressed that point during a post-trial news briefing after being asked about Senator-Judge Imee Marcos’ query on whether the voting threshold would be altered. He reiterated that the prosecution panel would stick to the evidence presented against the Vice President. This statement comes amid ongoing political developments in the Philippines, where impeachment trials can significantly shape the political landscape. The emphasis on evidence suggests a procedural approach to the trial, aiming for a conviction based on the merits of the case presented.
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