Luistro: House to heed Gatchalian's orders on Duterte impeachment trial

MANILA, Philippines — If the two warring camps in the Senate send their directives regarding the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, the prosecution team will heed the instructions of acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian, Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said on Thursday. Luistro, lead prosecutor for the impeachment trial, explained in an online interview that the prosecution team follows only the position of the institution it represents, the House of Representatives. According to Luistro, the House leadership had already acknowledged the legitimacy of Gatchalian’s position, as Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III congratulated Gatchalian on Wednesday. “I think it is […]...

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