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.
House prosecutor Chel Diokno said Vice President Sara Duterte is still required to personally appear before the Senate impeachment court to enter her plea.
Former senator Antonio Trillanes said he plans to file another complaint against the 18 former bodyguards of dismissed Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co.
House trial spokesperson Zia Alonto Adiong said Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp is seeking dismissal of the impeachment case instead of presenting counterevidence.