Prosecution, Defense Clash over 'Surprise Witness' as Impeachment Trial Resumes

Escudero sides with prosecution after defense tries to bar ex-Sandiganbayan justice

The defense team argues that the presentation of Cabotaje-Tang as a 'surprise witness' by the prosecution infringes on Duterte's right to due process

Prosecution, Defense clash over 'surprise witness' as impeachment trial resumes

(UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines —The Senate Impeachment Court on Monday will begin tackling Article II of the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, focusing on alleged unexplained wealth and allowing the prosecution to present a "surprise witness." The prosecution panel at the House of Representatives lined up retired Sandiganbayan presiding justice Amparo Cabotaje-Tang who, Rep. Chel Diokno of the prosecution panel at the House of …

Sara Duterte camp opposes Tang's testimony for being improper

The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte objected to the scheduled testimony of former Sandiganbayan presiding justice Amparo Cabotaje Tang for being improper.

Prosecution to cross-check VP Sara wealth with bank, corporate records

By Zaldy De Layola MANILA – Prosecutors are set to present bank, corporate, tax and property records as the Senate impeachment court resumes proceedings on Monday, seeking to determine whether Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s declared wealth matches her actual financial transactions and business interests. The prosecution’s evidence for Article II of the impeachment complaint, […]