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 Senate impeachment court may hold oral arguments before deciding whether Vice President Sara Duterte can be compelled to testify in her own impeachment trial.
The Senate impeachment court has scheduled 11 full-day hearings in October for Vice President Sara Duterte’s trial before shifting attention to budget deliberations.
The Senate impeachment court will consult legal experts before deciding whether to retain the 16-vote threshold for conviction in VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial.
Lead prosecutor Gerville Luistro said Filipinos have the right to personally hear VP Sara Duterte answer the allegations raised in her impeachment trial.
Senate President Win Gatchalian said senators under Sandiganbayan custody must personally seek court permission if they intend to attend Senate sessions.
Comelec-Basilan is ready for the Sept. 14 Bangsamoro Parliamentary Election, with 248,245 registered voters expected to cast their ballots across the province.