From 4 to 1: Impeach court OKs reduced raps vs Sara Duterte

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court on Tuesday allowed the House prosecution panel to withdraw three of the four articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte, leaving allegations of unexplained wealth and nondisclosure of assets as the sole remaining basis for the trial. Presiding officer Francis “Chiz” Escudero approved the withdrawal of Articles