Batangas Representative Gerville Luistro has been appointed to lead the prosecution team for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
The House of Representatives has formed an 11-member team to present the case in the Senate, following Duterte's impeachment.
Luistro, who chairs the House committee on justice, will work alongside ten other lawmakers.
The prosecution team includes Gerville Luistro, Iloilo Rep. Lorenz Defensor, and Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan, among others.
The impeachment follows a vote by House lawmakers to send the articles of impeachment to the Senate.
Details of the Impeachment Process
This is Duterte's second impeachment, occurring after lawmakers voted to approve the committee report.
The committee found sufficient grounds to proceed with the impeachment trial.
Gerville Luistro
The complaints against Duterte include allegations of misuse of confidential funds and unexplained wealth.
The prosecution team aims to establish these allegations during the Senate trial.
Background on the Impeachment
The impeachment process began on February 23, 2026, with several hearings conducted to assess the validity of the complaints.
After the committee's determination of probable cause, the formal impeachment articles were sent to the Senate.
The trial is expected to address serious accusations including graft and corruption.