Lacson: Impeachment court seeks to speed up Sara Duterte trial

Sen. Panfilo Lacson

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court is exploring ways to expedite the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, saying she is also entitled to a speedy trial, according to Sen. Panfilo Lacson.

“I think VP Sara is also entitled, just like any respondent in an ordinary court hearing, to a speedy trial. So we have to devise ways to speed up the proceedings. Speed it up not to compromise the presentation of the evidence, but speed it up in such a way that we don’t waste a day in the trial,” Lacson said in an interview with radio dzBB on Sunday.

Lacson, however, declined to comment when asked whether Duterte should have attended the trial after skipping last Tuesday’s proceedings.

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