PHThe House prosecution panel in the Philippines has rejected proposals to reach a compromise in the Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. The panel argued that such a compromise, convicting Duterte but allowing her to run for public office, would violate the constitution. According to House private prosecutor Atty. Benjamin 'Jay' Tolosa Jr., the Constitution mandates that a convicted impeachable official faces removal from office and permanent disqualification from holding any public position. This issue carries significant political weight due to speculation about Duterte's potential candidacy for president in 2028. The prosecution has narrowed its case to focus on Article II of the charges, which involve allegations of unexplained wealth and inaccuracies in asset disclosures. The defense denies these claims and will present its rebuttal when the trial resumes.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the legal arguments from the prosecution side without overtly favoring either the prosecution or the defense. It includes direct quotes from the prosecution's representative and outlines the constitutional framework governing impeachment, without editorializing or emphasizing a
