Padilla Told: Prosec’s Task Is Push Case, Not Defend the VP

Prosecution: Be shocked if we defend VP Sara

The prosecution asserted Thursday that it was its job to be “biased” towards pushing the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, after a call from

Padilla told: Prosec’s task is push case, not defend the VP

MANILA, Philippines — Senator-judge Robinhood Padilla has been reminded that the duty of the prosecution panel in an impeachment case revolves around pushing the case against the respondent, which in this case, is Vice President Sara Duterte. In a press briefing on Wednesday, after the ninth day of the impeachment trial, both lead public prosecutor Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro and counsel for the prosecution Lorna Kapunan stressed that the rol…

Kapunan says no disrespect meant to Padilla, 'Emote lang'

Private prosecutor Lorna Kapunan, a veteran litigator of almost 50 years, showed grace and humility by apologizing to Senator-judge Robin Padilla on...

Luistro defends prosecution after Padilla says panel should not be 'one-sided'; Kapunan apologizes

Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro, the lead prosecutor in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, said it was the prosecution's job to establish the case against the respondent, adding that it would be more irregular if the panel were neutral.

Prosecution: Resignation won't absolve VP Duterte

MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution on Tuesday said any resignation by Vice President Sara Duterte does not absolve her of accountability amid growing speculation that she may resign during her impeachment trial.House prosecution spokesman and Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong maintained that Duterte can still face an impeachment trial in the Senate."For this impeachment trial to conclude, since it is now under the Senate's jurisdicti…

Robin Padilla questions "one-sided" prosecution in VP Sara Duterte impeachment trial

Senator Robin Padilla sparks buzz during Day 9 of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial after accusing the House prosecution of being "one-sided."