The Senate impeachment tribunal is scheduled to decide on Monday regarding the prosecution's request to remove Article III from the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte. This specific article pertains to bribery allegations. Senate spokesperson Regie Tongol confirmed that the court has received a formal manifestation from the prosecution team, led by Chel Diokno, to drop this charge. The presiding officer, Senator Francis Escudero, must now review the request and determine how this procedural change will influence the ongoing trial schedule and the order in which evidence is presented. The court is currently awaiting further instructions or inquiries from Senator Escudero following the 37th day of proceedings.
Source : The Manila Times
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