Lawyers for Philippine VP Duterte open defence in high-stakes trial
Defense lawyers called witnesses to challenge claims that Sara Duterte hid assets, as prosecutors say more than 800 million pesos is unexplained.
- On Monday, lawyers for Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio opened her impeachment defense in MANILA, countering allegations she accumulated unexplained wealth threatening her 2028 presidential prospects.
- Prosecutors allege Duterte amassed more than 800 million pesos in unexplained assets, including remittances from China and Hong Kong, after withdrawing three other charges from the original complaint.
- Jaime Adalin, an assessor from Davao City, testified Monday that tax records prove the disputed property was disclosed, dismissing the prosecution claim as "malicious and completely false."
- The impeachment marks a major escalation in the deepening political rift between Duterte and President Ferdinand, who swept the 2022 election as allies before their relationship soured.
- Seeking to conclude by year-end, the defense plans to call 24 witnesses including accountants and corporate counsel, though spokesperson Michael Poa said it is too early to say if Duterte will testify.
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Lawyers for Philippine VP Duterte open defence in high-stakes trial
MANILA, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte's lawyers on Monday sought to counter allegations she had accumulated unexplained wealth, opening their defence in a high-profile impeachment trial where a conviction would kill off her hopes of becoming president.
VP’s defense team tackles wealth raps
VICE President Sara Duterte’s defense team will begin presenting evidence to counter allegations of unexplained wealth on Monday, opening a crucial phase of her impeachment trial with corporate, property and financial records, and 22 witnesses already served with subpoenas.
Sara Duterte impeachment trial resumes with defense case on unexplained wealth charge
DAVAO CITY, Philippines—The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte resumes Monday, Nov. 9, shifting to the defense panel after prosecutors wrapped up their presentation of evidence on the sole remaining charge: unexplained wealth. The Senate paused the trial for three weeks to focus on national budget deliberations. When prosecutors closed their case, they dropped […]
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