AFP officer testifies in Duterte impeachment trial on alleged DepEd funds

MANILA — The prosecution in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial called Armed Forces of the Philippines Col. Manaros Boransing II to testify on Wednesday regarding allegations related to Article I of the Articles of Impeachment.

Boransing's appearance marked a significant moment in the ongoing proceedings as the prosecution sought to establish facts concerning whether the AFP received financial assistance or monetary rewards from the Department of Education. The colonel's testimony was anticipated to address key questions about the nature and scope of any such transactions.

The witness testimony came as prosecutors continue building their case against the Vice President. The impeachment trial, now in its third week, has seen multiple witnesses and evidence presented before the House of Representatives sitting as an impeachment court.

Boransing's account is expected to provide firsthand military perspective on interactions between the AFP and the education department during the period in question. The prosecution's line of questioning focused on documentary evidence and communications that may have established financial relationships between the two institutions.

The impeachment proceedings are expected to continue with additional witnesses and testimony in coming sessions as both prosecution and defense present their respective cases before the impeachment court.