Luistro sees lower conviction vote if Senate numbers fall

MANILA, Philippines — Batangas Rep.

Gerville Luistro on Monday said the vote threshold for convicting Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment trial should be reduced from 16 to 14 if more senators become unable to participate in the proceedings.

Speaking at a media briefing, Luistro, lead prosecutor in the impeachment trial, cited a 1949 ...