Prosecution drops bribery case vs Sara Duterte

Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism. House prosecutor Keith Flores listens to the testimony of a witness during Day 32 of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on October 1, 2026. MANILA, Philippines – The prosecution will no longer present its bribery case against Vice President Sara Duterte in a bid to expedite her trial. House prosecutor Keith Flores told the media on Friday, October 9, that the prosecution had informed the impeachment court about its decision in a filing on Tuesday, October 6.