Sara Duterte impeachment trial: PNP to deploy 6,000 cops
Police said the deployment is part of a security plan as the Senate opens a 92-day trial with 57 prosecution witnesses and 45 defense witnesses.
- The Philippine National Police will deploy around 6,000 officers to secure the Senate and surrounding areas on Monday, July 6, as the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte begins.
- Duterte faces allegations of misusing public funds, amassing unexplained wealth, bribing Education officials, and threatening the life of President Ferdinand Marcos; the Senate impeachment court has approved a 92-day trial.
- The Senate will allocate 61 public seats daily via the Senate Visitor Management System , while roads near the Senate, including Diokno Boulevard, will close from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on trial days.
- With 57 witnesses for the prosecution and 45 for the defense, defense team spokesman Michael Poa expressed confidence in the Vice President's acquittal, expecting a challenging trial.
- During a recent caucus, senators discussed amended rules allowing senators other than Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian to preside; Erwin Tulfo told reporters, "It's all about impeachment.
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Sara Duterte impeachment trial: PNP to deploy 6,000 cops
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) will deploy around 6,000 police officers to secure the Senate and surrounding areas as the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte begins Monday, July 6. PNP public information chief Col. Allen Rae Co said in a press briefing in Camp Crame on Friday that a comprehensive security plan has already been finalized. READ: Senate yet to name presiding officer as Duterte tiral opens Mo…
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THE House prosecution team sought divine help through a Holy Mass offered by Catholic priests for “truth, justice and accountability” ahead of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday.The Mass was celebrated on Thursday at the Chapel of the Nativity of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Cubao, Quezon City, and was organized by the Clergy for Good Governance led by convener Fr. Robert Reyes.In attendance were lead prosec…
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How to attend Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial in person
MANILA, Philippines – The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte at the Senate will be open to the public when it begins on Monday, July 6, but seating will be limited. In an advisory issued on Thursday, July 2, the Senate said it would allocate 61 seats to members of the public for each day of the impeachment trial. Those who wish to attend the proceedings in person may register online through the Senate Visitor Management System (VMS…
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