“MALETA” AT THE SENATE: Members of the legal team of Vice President Sara Duterte arrive at the Senate on Monday, June 22, 2026, with “maleta” (suitcases) containing documents supporting her defense during the continuation of the pretrial conference for her impeachment trial set to start on July 6, 2026. —Photo by Niño Jesus Orbeta | INQUIRER
MANILA, Philippines — The goal of the private prosecution team in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial is to build a case with overwhelming evidence, regardless of how the constitutional provision on the vote threshold is interpreted, lawyer Benjamin Tolosa Jr. said on Monday.
Tolosa, the newest member of the private legal team helping the prosecution team of lawmakers from the House of Representatives, said they intend to ensure a “compelling case” that can sustain the vice president’s conviction.
He declined to comment on whether the number of votes for Duterte’s conviction should be lowered from 16 to 15 or 14.
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