The House prosecution panel is considering waiving the presentation of evidence on one of the four impeachment articles against Vice President Sara Duterte if the evidence from the remaining articles is deemed sufficient for a conviction.

This decision comes after the panel announced it would no longer call certain witnesses, including Atty Zuleika Lopez and Capt Belinda Bello, to testify.Rep.

Joel Chua, a House impeachment prosecutor, explained that if the evidence from other articles is strong enough, they may choose to omit one article to expedite the trial.Chua also mentioned that the withdrawal of witnesses could shorten the trial duration, as the panel aims to avoid unnecessary delays.

However, he acknowledged that the trial timeline could still be affected by cross-examinations and clarifying questions from the defense and senators.The panel emphasized that the trial duration depends on multiple factors, including the defense's approach and the court's schedule.The potential waiver of evidence highlights the strategic considerations in the impeachment process, balancing thoroughness with efficiency.