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 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.
Senator-judge Ping Lacson said insights from four former Supreme Court justices will help guide the Senate’s decision on the impeachment conviction threshold.