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Prosecution to grill witnesses on VP Duterte's alleged property holdings
Prosecutors plan to intensify questioning about Vice President Sara Duterte's family properties during cross-examination when impeachment proceedings resume next week. The move signals an expanding focus on the financial dimensions of the case.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — The House prosecution will pursue questions about mansions and other real estate allegedly connected to Vice President Sara Duterte and her family when her impeachment trial resumes November 9, according to a statement from House prosecutor Terry L. Ridon released Monday.
The properties are expected to feature prominently during cross-examination of defense witnesses, marking a strategic shift in the prosecution's line of questioning as the trial enters a new phase.
The prosecution's focus on real estate holdings suggests an effort to establish patterns related to the allegations underpinning the impeachment complaint. The specific nature and ownership structures of the properties remain central to the inquiry.
The resumption of hearings on November 9 comes as both prosecution and defense prepare their respective witnesses for testimony. The trial has drawn intense public scrutiny, with proceedings closely watched across the country.
Details about which specific properties will be targeted in cross-examination and the basis for linking them to the Vice President remain to be fully clarified as the case progresses.