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Witnesses in VP Sara impeachment trial already vetted, House prosecutor says
House Assistant Majority Leader Raul Angelo Bongalon stated that the prosecution panel is 90-95% ready for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, with evidence and prospective witnesses prepared.
He mentioned that witnesses have already appeared in House hearings concerning Duterte's use of confidential funds for her office and the Department of Education.
The prosecution is currently reviewing if additional witnesses are needed for the impeachment case.
House prosecutors welcomed Senate President Francis Escudero's order for Senate offices to prepare for the trial.
Bongalon expressed hope that the impeachment trial will commence in March, contrasting with Senate President Escudero's proposed June convening and July 30 trial start date.
Bongalon sees the Senate's preparatory actions as a positive development, indicating an acknowledgment of the urgency and constitutional responsibility of its role as the sole impeachment court.
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