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SEC official faces grilling in Duterte impeachment trial
A Securities and Exchange Commission official is scheduled for cross-examination on Tuesday as Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment proceedings enter their 28th day. The testimony focuses on the vice president's business interests and corporate records.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA – The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will advance to a critical phase Tuesday with the cross-examination of Gerardo del Rosario, a Securities and Exchange Commission official who has been providing testimony on the vice president's business dealings.
Del Rosario testified during Monday's proceedings about Duterte's corporate interests and related financial records, marking the 27th day of the ongoing trial. His cross-examination by the defense counsel is expected to probe the SEC official's testimony and challenge the evidence presented regarding the vice president's business activities.
The case represents a significant constitutional moment for the Philippines, with lawmakers weighing multiple charges against the sitting vice president. The trial has proceeded methodically through witness testimonies and documentary evidence over the past several weeks.
As the trial continues through its fourth week, both prosecution and defense have maintained their focus on establishing facts related to the impeachment allegations. Tuesday's proceedings will be closely watched as defense attorneys seek to test the credibility and scope of the government's evidence.