House panel appoints Bucoy as impeachment spox

The House of Representatives prosecution panel has appointed former human rights lawyer Antonio Audie Bucoy as spokesperson for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Bucoy, a 41-year litigation veteran and graduate of the University of the Philippines College of Law in 1984, formally accepted the post after being approached by friends from the House prosecution panel.

He assured during a press conference that the prosecution panel will not delay the trial, emphasizing the importance of uncovering the truth and urging vigilance in the ongoing proceedings.

Bucoy highlighted that withholding or delaying information is detrimental to finding the truth and reminded the public about the serious consequences of making false bomb threats under Presidential Decree No. 1727.

The new impeachment prosecution team spokesperson, who has been a member of human rights groups like FLAG and MABINI since 1980, will disclose the names of private prosecutors 'in due time' as they have volunteered their services for the trial.