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Duterte, Trillanes set as next witnesses in VP Sara impeachment trial
Davao Mayor Sebastian Duterte and former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV will testify in the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. The prosecution lineup was confirmed by legal counsel during a Friday briefing.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — The prosecution in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial is preparing to call Davao Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte and former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV as witnesses in the coming phase of proceedings.
Prosecution counsel Benjamin Tolosa Jr. made the announcement during a Friday press briefing, outlining the next phase of witness testimony. The two additions follow earlier testimony from officials including the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) Division Chief.
The impeachment trial, which has drawn significant public attention, continues to move through its witness phase as prosecutors build their case against the Vice President. Details regarding the specific timing of the new witnesses' appearances are expected to be determined by the trial's schedule.
The proceedings mark a significant political development, particularly given Mayor Duterte's family relationship to the respondent and Trillanes' long history of high-profile political engagement in the Philippines.