PSA official testifies on payee records in Duterte impeachment trial

MANILA — Marizza Grande, assistant national statistician of the Philippine Statistics Authority, was administered her oath as a witness for the prosecution panel on Monday, September 7, marking another significant development in the ongoing impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Grande's appearance on the trial's 22nd day focused on Article 1 of the Articles of Impeachment against the Vice President. Her testimony was expected to center on the accuracy and veracity of alleged payee records that form part of the prosecution's case.

The impeachment proceedings against Vice President Duterte have drawn national attention, with each day of testimony building the case presented by the prosecution panel. The inclusion of statistics authority officials underscores the technical and documentary nature of evidence being presented in the trial.

Grande's role as an assistant national statistician positions her as a credible witness regarding data verification and record authenticity. Her sworn testimony is part of the broader effort by prosecutors to establish the factual basis of the charges brought against the Vice President.

The trial continues to unfold with various witnesses presenting evidence to support the impeachment articles under consideration.