Duterte Impeachment Prosecutors Seek Alternate Evidence Presentation

Prosecutors in the Duterte impeachment trial are advocating for an alternate evidence presentation, requesting that the defense present evidence after each article. They also seek ways for Marcoleta and Estrada to join the trial.

28 Jul, 08:26 — 28 Jul, 17:28

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This story is significant because it details a procedural change in a high-profile impeachment trial, which could impact the trial's duration and public perception. The Vice President's impeachment is a major political event in the Philippines, and changes to its process are noteworthy.

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The prosecution panel in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial is seeking an alternate method for evidence presentation.
The proposed method involves the defense presenting evidence after each article of impeachment is discussed by the prosecution.

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The prosecution panel prefers the defense lawyers present their evidence immediately after the prosecution finishes discussing an article of impeachment.

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If the defense agrees to the new method, its presentation on Article IV could begin on Monday.

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The potential start date for the defense's presentation on Article IV if the new method is adopted

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The coverage from both outlets is largely factual and procedural, focusing on the prosecution's proposal without overt political framing.

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Prosecutors want Duterte’s defense to show evidence after each article

MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution panel for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial prefers that the defense lawyers present their evidence immediately after they finish discussing an article, to allow the Senate Impeachment Court to focus on one issue at a time. In a manifestation dated July 27 and filed before the Senate Impeachment Court,

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philstarMostly Factual3h ago

Prosecutors back alternating with Duterte defense in new per-article trial

If the defense agrees, its presentation on Article IV could begin Monday instead of months later.

By Cristina Chi

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First report: philstar · 28 Jul, 08:26|Full coverage: 2 · 9h|Window: 9h

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Prosecutors back alternating with Duterte defense in new per-article trial

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inquirer28 Jul, 17:28Latest update

Prosecutors want Duterte’s defense to show evidence after each article

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Prosecution ProposalJuly 28 morning

The prosecution panel formally proposes an alternative evidence presentation method for the impeachment trial.

Clarification of ProposalJuly 28 afternoon

Details emerge about the proposal, specifically that the defense would present evidence after each article, potentially expediting the process.

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Duterte Impeachment Prosecutors Seek Alternate Evidence Presentation

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Prosecutors back alternating with Duterte defense in new per-article trial

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Prosecutors back alternating with Duterte defense in new per-article trial

Prosecutors want Duterte’s defense to show evidence after each article

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