Defense in impeachment trial lists 25 witnesses for 'unexplained wealth'

MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team has requested subpoenas for 25 witnesses in Duterte’s impeachment trial, the Senate impeachment court said Thursday. According to the court, Duterte’s defense team made the request on November 4, 2026 ahead of its presentation of exhibits from November 9 to November 13 on the vice president’s ... Keep on reading: Sara Duterte trial: Defense lists 25 witnesses for ‘unexplained wealth’

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