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House prosecutors 80% ready for impeach trial
Members of the House of Representatives' prosecution panel are approximately 80 percent ready for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
The first charge pertains to Duterte's alleged death threats against President Marcos, First Lady Liza Marcos and Speaker Martin Romualdez.
The panel has been conducting mock trials and preparing testimonial and documentary evidence, while anticipating the defense counsel's arguments and potential objections.
Iloilo 3rd District Rep. Lorenz Defensor, a member of the prosecution team, stated that he and San Juan Rep. Bel Zamora, who will present the first Article of Impeachment, are about 80 percent prepared.
Experienced private litigators are expected to assist House lawmakers in presenting evidence before the Senate impeachment court.
The prosecution team is working diligently to anticipate and counter every possible argument from Duterte's defense counsel.
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