Key Points
- The impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte began on July 6.
- Four different charges were brought against Duterte, including misusing confidential funds and making threats against President Marcos.
- The hearing schedule allocates 30 hearing days to the defense, while the prosecution has 30 hearing days remaining.
- Due to the absence of three senator-judges for legal reasons, only 21 out of 24 were present at the hearings.
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The impeachment trial against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte began on Monday, July 6. Duterte became the country's first official to face impeachment proceedings twice initiated by the House of Representatives. The case includes four charges: misuse of confidential funds, unexplained wealth, bribery of education officials, and death threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
The first three weeks of the hearings will be held from Monday to Wednesday, and starting from July 28, they will be held from Tuesday to Thursday. While the prosecution has 62 hearing days for the case, the defense was allotted 30 hearing days.
Only 21 of the 24 senator-judges were able to physically attend the hearings. While Senator Bato dela Rosa is in hiding due to an international arrest warrant, Senator Jinggoy Estrada is in detention and suspended due to a robbery case. Senator Rodante Marcoleta also surrendered to authorities due to a similar case.
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- What charges is Sara Duterte facing?
- There are four charges: misuse of confidential funds, unexplained wealth, bribery of education officials, and severe threats against President Marcos Jr. and his family.
- When and how will the trial process proceed?
- Hearings will be held Monday-Wednesday for the first three weeks, and Tuesday-Thursday starting from July 28. The prosecution has 62 hearing days, and the defense has 30 hearing days.
- Why are three of the senator-judges absent from the hearings?
- While Senator dela Rosa is hiding due to an International Criminal Court arrest warrant, Estrada and Marcoleta are unavailable due to proceedings against them over robbery cases.
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