
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court on Tuesday declared Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte a hostile witness. The mayor took the witness stand on the 31st day of the impeachment trial of his sister, Vice President Sara Duterte. The ruling allows the House prosecution panel to ask the mayor leading questions or questions answerable by yes or no during his testimony. Baste Duterte was called to testify on Davao City government transactions with GenCorp Industries Inc., a com
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