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.
COA auditor Roderick Wamil testified that OVP records did not identify the specific confidential activities funded by PHP125 million spent within 11 days.
A COA state auditor testified that PHP375 million in OVP confidential expenses were either unsupported or outside allowable uses under government rules.
The impeachment court allowed prosecutors to proceed with transferring exhibit markings despite defense objections involving portions of Arturo Lascañas' affidavit.
The retraction of earlier allegations by four so-called “Maleta Boys” has added another layer to the controversy surrounding alleged flood control kickbacks.