Solons say Duterte camp still failed to address impeachment issues

Vice President Sara Duterte. Photo courtesy of Inday Sara Duterte Facebook page.

MANILA, Philippines — Despite being given several chances to rebut the accusations thrown against her, Vice President Sara Duterte and her camp have failed to address issues brought about by the Articles of Impeachment, two House of Representatives lawmakers said on Wednesday.

Prosecution panel spokesperson and Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong said that the pre-trial brief submitted by the defense panel may be long, but it failed to answer the accusations hurled at the Vice President.

“After reviewing the defense pre-trial brief, one cannot help but notice that it is long on pages but short on answers,” Adiong said.

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