Padilla told: Prosec’s task is push case, be shocked if we defend the VP

MANILA, Philippines — Senator-judge Robinhood Padilla has been reminded that the duty of the prosecution panel in an impeachment case revolves around pushing the case against the respondent, which in this case, is Vice President Sara Duterte.

In a press briefing on Wednesday, after the ninth day of the impeachment trial, both lead public prosecutor ...