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Duterte defense to present first witness in impeachment trial
Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial is set to resume Monday as her legal team begins presenting its case. The defense is expected to call witnesses to address the remaining article of impeachment centered on allegations of unexplained wealth.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will resume Monday morning, November 9, with the defense launching its witness presentation phase following the withdrawal of three of the four original impeachment articles.
With the trial now narrowed to Article II, which concerns allegations of unexplained wealth against the Vice President, the defense team is preparing to mount its counter-arguments through testimony and documentary evidence.
The defense has requested subpoenas for 25 witnesses to support its case, according to trial proceedings. The presentation of the defense's exhibits is scheduled to commence during Monday's session, marking a significant shift in the trial's proceedings as the burden moves from prosecution to the respondent's legal team.
The impeachment case has drawn considerable attention in the Philippines as the nation's high court continues to examine the allegations against Duterte. The resumption of proceedings comes after the prosecution completed its presentation of evidence on the remaining charge.