Ombudsman, SEC officials to testify in Duterte impeachment trial

MANILA — The Senate impeachment court will hear testimony from officials of the Office of the Ombudsman and the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday regarding Vice President Sara Duterte's statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN) and her business connections.

The appearance of the Ombudsman and SEC executives marks a significant development in the trial, which has been examining various aspects of the Vice President's financial and business records. The SALN documents are required disclosures that government officials must submit annually, detailing their assets, liabilities, and net worth.

The presentation of evidence related to Duterte's SALN and business interests is expected to be crucial to the impeachment proceedings. The trial, now in its 25th day, continues to hear testimonies from various witnesses and government agencies as the Senate court evaluates the charges brought against the Vice President.

The impeachment trial, underway in the Senate, requires the presentation of substantial evidence to support or refute the allegations against Duterte. The testimony from these government agencies could provide official documentation and expert analysis relevant to the case.