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.
The prosecution may finish presenting Article II evidence next week, while the impeachment court spokesperson said a December 16 verdict remains possible.
Malacañang said allegations involving China-linked funds and organizations associated with Vice President Sara Duterte should be investigated if sufficient evidence supports the claims.
The Senate impeachment court worked to settle how sensitive AMLC records could be presented without triggering another constitutional dispute before the Supreme Court.
Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV could still testify in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial despite the prosecution’s decision not to present him for now.
The Senate impeachment court said Mayor Sebastian Duterte needed additional time to gather, authenticate, and reproduce the local government records covered by subpoena.