‘Lopez may face contempt if she ignores subpoena’
Zuleika Lopez, chief of staff to the Philippine Vice President, faces potential contempt charges if she fails to comply with a Senate impeachment court subpoena. Legal experts clarify that witnesses must appear unless they have a valid legal exemption.
Why it matters
This highlights the legal tension and procedural requirements within a high-profile impeachment process in the Philippines.
MANILA, Philippines - Office of the Vice President chief of staff Zuleika Lopez could be cited in contempt if she fails to comply with the subpoena issued by the Senate impeachment court.
The article reports on legal procedures and statements from court officials without taking a side in the impeachment.
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