Sara Duterte impeachment pre-trial conference commences

MANILA, Philippines — The pre-trial conference for the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte commenced on Thursday.

In attendance are Duterte’s defense counsel, and the House of Representtives prosecution panel along with private lawyers who volunteered to help the latter.

During the pre-trial conference, the following matters will be discussed:

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stipulation of facts and simplification of issues

marking of documentary or real evidence and waiver of objections or admissions on evidence

number and identification of witnesses

setting of trial dates

proposed sequence for the presentation of evidence and possible modification of the order of trial

such other matters as will promote a fair and expeditious trial of the case

The proceeding is done to ensure a smooth impeachment trial, which is scheduled on July 6.

While no end date has been set, the pre-trial conference may last multiple days depending on the length at which the said matters are discussed. /gsg

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