Prosecution to drop bribery charge vs Sara Duterte

Inquirer.net - Oct 5, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — House prosecutors will drop the bribery charge against Vice President Sara Duterte, ending weeks of deliberations as they seek to shorten her impeachment trial and focus on evidence they believe is sufficient to secure her conviction on other allegations. Manila Rep. Joel Chua said on Sunday the team would formally inform the

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