VP Sara trial: Bribery charge may be dropped over 2027 budget talks

VP Sara trial: Bribery charge may be dropped over 2027 budget talks

MANILA, Philippines —The bribery charge in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial may be dropped by the prosecutors if they cannot present evidence before the Senate turns to the 2027 national budget. This was according to prosecution spokesperson Benjamin Tolosa Jr. on Sunday. Prosecutors aim to finish presenting evidence against Duterte by mid-October, when the Senate is expected to prioritize discussions on the proposed P7.2-trillion spending plan for next year, Tolosa said. “Our goa