Baste Duterte could be classified as hostile witness
Davao City Mayor Sebastian 'Baste' Duterte may be declared a hostile witness in the impeachment trial of his sister, Vice President Sara Duterte. Prosecutors are seeking information regarding potential business dealings between the city and a company linked to the Vice President.
Why it matters
The impeachment trial of a high-ranking official is a significant event in Philippine politics, involving potential conflicts of interest and corruption allegations.
MANILA, Philippines - Davao City Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte could possibly be tagged as another hostile witness in the impeachment trial of his sister Vice President Sara Duterte.The Senate impeachment court issued a subpoena for Duterte and two other individuals to appear on September 23 as the House prosecution team continues its presentation on Article II of the trial which tackles the vice president's alleged unexplained wealth."We want to know here if in his capacity as mayor of Davao, there were any dealing with this company the city of Davao," private prosecutor and spokesman Atty. Bejamin Tolosa said in Filipino in a post-trial press conference on Wednesday.
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