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Duterte says no formal summons yet for impeachment court appearance
Vice President Sara Duterte stated Friday she has not received official documentation summoning her as a witness in her Senate impeachment trial. The Vice President declined to comment on whether she would comply with any such summons.
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MANILA — Vice President Sara Duterte said she has yet to receive formal documentation summoning her to testify as a witness before the Senate sitting as an impeachment court, according to statements made during an interview in Quezon City on Friday morning.
When asked about the potential witness appearance, Duterte did not elaborate on whether she intended to comply with any official summons should one be issued.
The Vice President's remarks come as the Senate continues proceedings related to her impeachment case. The status of formal documentation and witness notifications remains a procedural matter under Senate purview.
No additional details regarding the timeline for any potential summons or court appearance were disclosed during the brief interview.