Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial Preparations Underway

The prosecution in the Sara Duterte impeachment case has received the pretrial order and is ready for the July 6 trial, while the Senate impeachment court has approved 92 trial days and 17 shared witnesses. House leaders expressed concern that stopping the trial would prevent the presentation of evidence.

29 Jun, 14:28 — 30 Jun, 17:42

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Why this matters

This story is significant as it details the procedural steps leading up to a potential impeachment trial of a sitting Vice President, which has major political implications for the Philippines. The outcome could significantly alter the political landscape and the balance of power within the government.

Key entitiesSara Duterte House prosecution panel Duterte’s defense team President Marcos

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What sources agree on

A pretrial order has been issued in the Sara Duterte impeachment case
The pretrial order was sent to the House prosecution panel and Duterte’s defense team
The impeachment trial is scheduled for July 6

Key claims2 agreed · 2 unverified

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The pretrial order was sent electronically to the House prosecution panel and Duterte’s defense team.

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The impeachment trial for Sara Duterte is scheduled for July 6.

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The prosecution team opposes the scenario of the impeachment court junking the Sara Duterte case without trial.

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The prosecution counters Duterte's defense that her apparent threats to the life of President Marcos were part of her freedom of speech.

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The prosecution's opposition to the case being junked without trial and their counter-argument to Duterte's freedom of speech defense regarding alleged threats to President Marcos

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RapplerMostly Factual3d ago

Prosecution says impeachment court should not junk Sara Duterte case without trial | The wRap

Today’s headlines: Sara Duterte, Rodrigo Duterte, US-Iran war

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inquirerMostly Factual2d ago

Ridon: Prosecution received pretrial order, ready for July 6

MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution team for the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte is ready for the start of the trial at the Senate Impeachment Court, Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon said on Tuesday. Ridon in an online interview said that the prosecution continues to prepare for the first day of trial on

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First report: Rappler · 29 Jun, 14:28|Full coverage: 2 · 1d 3h|Window: 1d 3h

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Rappler29 Jun, 14:28First to report

Prosecution says impeachment court should not junk Sara Duterte case without trial | The wRap

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inquirer30 Jun, 17:42Latest update

Ridon: Prosecution received pretrial order, ready for July 6

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Pretrial Order IssuanceJune 29 morning

The pretrial order for the impeachment case was issued and distributed to the involved parties.

Prosecution's StanceJune 29 morning

The prosecution voiced opposition to a dismissal without trial and challenged the freedom of speech defense.

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Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial Preparations Underway

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Prosecution says impeachment court should not junk Sara Duterte case without trial | The wRap

Ridon: Prosecution received pretrial order, ready for July 6

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Prosecution says impeachment court should not junk Sara Duterte case without trial | The wRap

Ridon: Prosecution received pretrial order, ready for July 6

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