Lawmaker Joel Chua Urges Duterte Team to Seek Early Dismissal of Impeachment

In Manila, Rep. Joel Chua, serving as an impeachment prosecutor, called on Vice President Sara Duterte's defense counsel to move for a dismissal of the case. He said the team should file a demurrer to evidence, arguing that the prosecution's proof is weak. Under criminal procedure, such a motion can end the case before trial if the evidence fails to meet the required standard. Chua emphasized that the court, not the political arena, should decide on the merits of the evidence.