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Duterte mayor gets no special treatment at sister's impeachment trial
Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte will receive standard witness accommodations when he appears at his sister's impeachment trial, the Senate Impeachment Court said Wednesday. The court rejected any preferential arrangements for the mayor's attendance.
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Senate Impeachment Court spokesperson Reginald Tongol confirmed that Davao City Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte will be treated like any other witness in the proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. Tongol stated that no special arrangements have been made for the mayor's expected appearance, emphasizing that standard protocols will apply throughout his testimony.
The clarification comes as preparations advance for the high-profile impeachment trial, which has drawn significant public attention. Tongol noted that the Senate's holding room facilities available to witnesses would be the same regardless of the witness's position or family relationship to the respondent.
The statement underscores the court's commitment to maintaining impartiality and equal treatment of all parties involved in the proceedings. Mayor Duterte's anticipated testimony is expected to be a key moment in the trial, given his position and family connection to the Vice President.