Prosecution: Philippines VP Sara Duterte impeachment trial ‘not optional,’ Senate must proceed

Sara Duterte. - Photo from Inday Sara Duterte/Facebook

MANILA: A member of the House prosecution team said the Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is “not optional.”

Last June 25, Senate President Francis Escudero said the chamber, sitting as an impeachment court, can dismiss the case against Duterte if a motion is made and passed by a simple majority, or at least 13 votes.