Prosecution wants to call Sara Duterte to witness stand
Prosecutors in the impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte have announced their intention to call her to the witness stand regarding alleged misuse of confidential funds. The defense has challenged this move, citing constitutional protections against self-incrimination.
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This trial represents a significant political development in the Philippines, involving high-level government accountability and constitutional legal debates.
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Members of the prosecution listen to a ruling during Day 22 of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on September 7, 2026.
The prosecution in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte plans to call her as a witness regarding her alleged misuse of confidential funds. The defense opposes this move, citing constitutional rights against self-incrimination, while the presiding officer suggests the possibility of oral arguments on the matter. There will be no trial on September 9, and the court will reconvene on September 14 for the prosecution to present its case on Duterte's alleged unexplained wealth. This is AI-generated.
MANILA, Philippines – The prosecution team in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, September 8, said that it will call Duterte to the witness stand.
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