Is Sara Duterte’s impeachment case being sped up due to Filipinos’ ‘growing impatience’?

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Philippine prosecutors have dropped several charges in Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio's impeachment case, potentially accelerating the trial and focusing it on what they consider the strongest evidence. Analysts say a swift verdict could also affect the 2028 presidential race by removing a prominent potential candidate.

The impeachment trial of Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio may soon draw to a close after the prosecution decided to drop several of her charges, a move that legal experts have said is intended to speed up the trial and secure a conviction by focusing on the strongest evidence against her. Beyond the trial, the decision could have significant political implications for the 2028 presidential race, with a swift verdict potentially removing a strong candidate, according to analysts. On...