Philippine Congressman Joel Chua Assigned to Lead Impeachment Article on Vice President Sara Duterte
Manila 3rd District Representative Joel Chua will lead the prosecution team on the misuse of confidential funds article against Vice President Sara Duterte. Rappler Talk will air an interview with Chua on Friday, May 29, at 5 pm.
abcnews.go.comManila 3rd District Representative Joel Chua has been assigned to lead the prosecution team handling the impeachment article concerning Vice President Sara Duterte's alleged misuse of confidential funds. Chua, who was among the first members of Congress to criticize Duterte, is one of 11 prosecutors tasked with presenting the articles of impeachment before the impeachment court.
Chua previously led the impeachment article related to alleged bribery by the Vice President. His current role focuses on the confidential funds article. Rappler's Dwight de Leon will interview Chua about the case, his preparations, and his political career during the May 29 episode of Rappler Talk. The interview is scheduled to air at 5 pm on Friday, May 29.
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