Witness admits no direct knowledge of hitman
A senior NBI agent testified that he lacks personal knowledge regarding an alleged hitman supposedly hired by Vice President Sara Duterte. The testimony occurred during a cross-examination concerning the investigation into Duterte's public threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing political tension and legal scrutiny surrounding high-level Philippine government officials and the credibility of state-led investigations.
Prosecution witness, NBI agent John Mark Calilung. INQUIRER PHOTO / NI O JESUS ORBETA MANILA, Philippines - An agent of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) admitted on Wednesday that he had no personal knowledge of the alleged hitman Vice President Sara Duterte had supposedly hired to kill certain individuals, including President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
The article reports on court proceedings and cross-examination testimony without taking a stance on the validity of the claims.
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