The House prosecution panel confirmed that Vice President Sara Duterte's foreign trips will not interfere with the ongoing impeachment trial against her.

House prosecutor Zia Adiong stated that while Malacañang has the authority to approve or deny her travel requests, her absence from the country will not impact the presentation of the impeachment case.Adiong emphasized that the focus remains on the legal proceedings, not her travel plans.Duterte, facing allegations of betrayal of public trust, is set to visit Qatar, the UK, and the Netherlands from July 16 to 31.The prosecution has repeatedly urged her to address the accusations directly, but she has not yet responded.Adiong expressed hope for her safe travels while reaffirming the prosecution's commitment to the trial's timeline.

The case involves claims of misusing confidential funds, accumulating unexplained wealth, resorting to violence, and threatening President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.The trial's progression underscores the political tension surrounding Duterte's actions and the legal process to hold her accountable.