Fifteen representatives from banking and insurance companies were ready to testify as House prosecutors pursued financial records in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial.
Witnesses in the impeachment trial do not automatically receive immunity, but complying with a lawful subpoena may provide a defense against later criminal liability.
Fifteen representatives from banking and insurance companies were ready to testify as House prosecutors pursued financial records in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial.
AMLC records showed PHP319.33 million in inward remittances from mainland China and Hong Kong to Cale88 Foods Corporation, a firm linked to Mans Carpio.
The Senate impeachment court rejected the defense panel’s attempt to prevent the AMLC chief from testifying in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial.
The Senate is considering broader reforms that could strengthen the Office of the Ombudsman’s independence and expand its capacity to pursue anti-corruption cases.
Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV alleged that nearly PHP470 million from China flowed into entities connected to Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband.
Sen. Francis Escudero urged participants in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial to keep arguments forceful without allowing disagreements to become personal attacks.
The prosecution may finish presenting Article II evidence next week, while the impeachment court spokesperson said a December 16 verdict remains possible.
Malacañang said allegations involving China-linked funds and organizations associated with Vice President Sara Duterte should be investigated if sufficient evidence supports the claims.
The Senate impeachment court worked to settle how sensitive AMLC records could be presented without triggering another constitutional dispute before the Supreme Court.