House prosecutor and Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua says the House prosecution panel may decide to pursue fewer than all four Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte if a single article is strong enough to support a conviction in the Senate impeachment court. Speaking at a Saturday News Forum in Quezon City, Chua said the prosecution’s approach could depend on how evidence is received during the proceedings. He added that the panel’s objective is to establish accountability under the Constitution by proving the grounds necessary for conviction, rather than presenting every article if not required.
The comments come as the House prosecution panel prepares its impeachment case. Under the process, the House decides which articles to pursue before the Senate serves as the impeachment court, where evidence presented by both sides is considered. While Chua’s remarks focus on possible prosecutorial strategy, the sources do not specify which article he considers potentially sufficient, nor do they detail any changes to the schedule or the scope of the evidence to be presented.
