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.
Comelec-Basilan is ready for the Sept. 14 Bangsamoro Parliamentary Election, with 248,245 registered voters expected to cast their ballots across the province.
Defense counsel Michael Wesley Poa confirmed that Vice President Sara Duterte ordered the transfer of PHP112.5 million in DepEd confidential funds to its chief security officer.
Michael Wesley Poa testified that he reported directly to VP Sara Duterte at DepEd but allegedly had no firsthand knowledge of confidential fund operations.
Comelec is supporting the conduct of debates ahead of the BARMM Parliamentary Elections, giving voters another opportunity to learn more about the candidates.
The House prosecution panel dropped Edward Fajarda as a witness in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial following medical advice for additional recovery.
Malacañang dismissed as “baseless” Vice President Sara Duterte’s claim that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was allegedly involved in a plan against her.
Comelec is targeting the full deployment of ballots, automated counting machines, and other election paraphernalia for the first-ever BARMM Parliamentary Elections.