Tulfo brothers back Duterte testimony in impeachment trial

MANILA — Senators Raffy and Erwin Tulfo said Wednesday they would prefer Vice President Sara Duterte to take the stand and testify during her impeachment trial. The Tulfo brothers made their stance known following a manifestation by the prosecution panel's counsel Lorna Kapunan on Tuesday, which indicated prosecutors intended to present Duterte as a witness in the proceedings. According to the prosecution, witness testimonies have pointed to the need for Duterte's direct account during the trial. The senators' position signals support for allowing the Vice President to present her side in the high-profile impeachment case. The impeachment trial has drawn significant attention from lawmakers and the public, with various senators staking out their positions on procedural and substantive matters as the proceedings advance.