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Baste Duterte testifies in sister's impeachment trial
Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte took the witness stand Tuesday in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. The House prosecution panel sought his testimony regarding Davao City government transactions with GenCorp Industries Inc., a company central to the case.
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MANILA – Davao City Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte was sworn in as a witness Tuesday in the ongoing impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, marking a significant development in the high-profile case.
The House prosecution panel called upon the Davao City mayor to provide testimony concerning government transactions between Davao City and GenCorp Industries Inc., a private company whose dealings with the city administration have become a focal point of the impeachment proceedings.
The testimony represents a critical moment in the trial, as the prosecution seeks to establish facts regarding the nature and scope of these transactions. As a sitting local official and the Vice President's brother, Baste Duterte's account is expected to shed light on key financial and administrative matters under scrutiny.
The impeachment trial has drawn significant public attention as it involves one of the highest-ranking officials in the current administration. The proceedings continue with additional witnesses and evidence expected to be presented in the coming sessions.