Duterte's absence in impeachment trial may result in conviction - Luistro

MANILA, Philippines — Once the House of Representatives impeaches Vice President Sara Duterte and the Senate convenes into an impeachment court, her lack of appearance in the trial might result in her conviction. This situation was described by House Justice panel chairperson and Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro on Saturday. During the Saturday News Forum, Luistro said that she wishes for Duterte to attend the impeachment trial “because this is her last opportunity to present her evidence.” The vice president was absent during the clarificatory hearings of the House justice panel on the impeachment complaints filed against her. READ: Luistro trusts […]...

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