Pre-trial order for Sara Duterte trial is out. Here’s what it contains, and does not.

The pre-trial order for the impeachment trial of Sara Duterte sidesteps the heated issues, instead focusing on procedural aspects by formally adopting witness lists from both sides. This means that the trial will proceed with a clear structure for presenting evidence and arguments, but controversial topics remain unaddressed at this stage. The omission of contentious points suggests that these issues may still be negotiated or contested later in the trial process. It's a significant step towards the trial's organization, but leaves the core political debates unresolved for now.