Luistro Denies Being 'Schooled' in Impeachment Pre-Trial

Former Education Secretary Armin Luistro denied claims that he was 'eaten alive' or schooled by the defense panel during a pre-trial conference for an impeachment case against President Duterte, with the prosecution also rebuffing such assertions.

22 Jun, 05:03 — 22 Jun, 12:08

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Why this matters

The impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte are a significant political event in the Philippines. Rumors about the prosecution's performance could influence public perception and political narratives surrounding the trial, making the refutation of such claims important for maintaining credibility.

Key entitiesGerville Luistro Sara Duterte Jinky Luistro

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Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro denied being 'eaten alive' by the defense panel during the pre-trial conference for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment.
The prosecution team also rebuffed claims of struggling during the pre-trial.

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Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro disputed reports and rumors that she was 'eaten alive' by the defense panel.

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Lead trial prosecutor Jinky Luistro stated, 'We are not struggling. We are very much prepared.'

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RapplerMostly Factual2h ago

Prosecution rebuffs claim Luistro was ‘eaten alive’ in impeachment pre-trial

'We are not struggling. We are very much prepared,' says lead trial prosecutor Jinky Luistro

By Dwight de Leon, Isabel Victorino

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inquirerMostly Factualjust now

Schooled by defense panel? Luistro says it’s fake, won’t allow it

MANILA, Philippines — Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro has disputed reports and rumors that she was “eaten alive” by the defense panel during the pre-trial conference for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment proceedings, saying that she would not allow such a thing to happen. Luistro, in a press briefing on Monday at the Senate urged the public

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First report: Rappler · 22 Jun, 05:03|Full coverage: 2 · 7h|Window: 7h

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Rappler22 Jun, 05:03First to report

Prosecution rebuffs claim Luistro was ‘eaten alive’ in impeachment pre-trial

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inquirer22 Jun, 12:08Latest update

Schooled by defense panel? Luistro says it’s fake, won’t allow it

Story evolution

The narrative shifted from unverified rumors about the prosecution's struggles to official denials and assertions of preparedness by the prosecution team.

Initial RumorsPrior to June 22 morning

Reports and rumors circulated that Rep. Gerville Luistro was 'eaten alive' by the defense panel during the pre-trial.

Official DenialsJune 22 morning

Rep. Gerville Luistro and lead trial prosecutor Jinky Luistro publicly denied the rumors, asserting the prosecution's preparedness.

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Luistro Denies Being 'Schooled' in Impeachment Pre-Trial

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Prosecution rebuffs claim Luistro was ‘eaten alive’ in impeachment pre-trial

Schooled by defense panel? Luistro says it’s fake, won’t allow it

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Prosecution rebuffs claim Luistro was ‘eaten alive’ in impeachment pre-trial

Schooled by defense panel? Luistro says it’s fake, won’t allow it

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