Legal Expert Asserts Election Campaigns Should Not Postpone Impeachment Proceedings Against VP Duterte
Manila, Philippines — The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte should proceed without delay, despite it coinciding with the upcoming poll campaign, according to statements from a legal expert. The impeachment, lodged against Duterte for alleged corruption, has stirred both local and national debate, particularly concerning its timing alongside a politically charged election season. Some argue that the dual timing of the trial and the election campaigns may disrupt the legal processes or skew public perception. However, lawyers familiar with the proceedings emphasize that the justice system must operate free of political timelines to … Read more