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.
Jaime Tan Cruz’s name surfaced in the impeachment trial as senators examined who ultimately controls GenCorp Industries, a company declared in Duterte’s SALNs.
House prosecutor Chel Diokno said Supreme Court review of the disputed impeachment threshold would become ripe only after an actual conviction using fewer than 16 votes.
Malacañang said no government official is above the law as questions continue over Vice President Sara Duterte’s corporate interests while holding office.
Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte’s appearance was moved to next week after unfinished SEC testimony and threshold arguments tightened the impeachment court calendar.
Malacañang described Vice President Sara Duterte’s allegations as “desperate” after she claimed President Marcos controls the Senate, courts, prosecutors, and police.