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.
Malacañang said domestic political tensions may have contributed to the Philippines’ unsuccessful bid for a seat on the United Nations Security Council.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines clarified that the 18 individuals identified as former Marines were no longer in active service at the time of the alleged incidents.