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Philippine Senate crisis and Duterte impeachment

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The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte has narrowed significantly as the prosecution moved to withdraw three of the four impeachment articles. These withdrawn charges included allegations of bribery, misuse of public funds, and making grave threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Prosecutor General Gerville Luistro stated that narrowing the scope would streamline and expedite the proceedings, which began in July. Defense counsel Sheila Sison criticized the move as “totally unfair,” while Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano urged the Senate to ensure due process despite the reduced charges. The trial now focuses exclusively on Article II, concerning unexplained wealth and illicit enrichment. Forensic financial analyst Alexander Cabrera testified that while a conservative estimate of undeclared assets for Duterte and her husband, Manases Carpio, totals P817.87 million for 2022 to 2025, a higher estimate could reach P1.5 billion. This upper figure accounts for approximately P475 million in confidential funds and discrepancies in Anti-Money Laundering Council records. Following the withdrawal of the three articles, the prosecution noted that 32 witnesses will no longer be required to testify. Lead prosecutor Luistro suggested that the defense’s allotted 31-day period for presenting evidence should be reduced due to the narrower scope. While prosecutors expressed hope for a verdict before Christmas, the final timeline remains dependent on the defense and the Senate impeachment court. Vice President Duterte has dismissed the ~~investigations, including a National Bureau of Investigation probe into her Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) discrepancies. She characterized the proceedings~~ investigations as politically motivated attempts to damage her reputation ahead of the 2028 presidential elections, alleging they are linked to efforts involving Charter Change. ~~A conviction on~~ She stated she was not surprised by the ~~remaining charge could result in her removal from office and disqualification from future elections.~~ decision to drop the other articles.

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