Defense

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Arrest warrant vs. Sara Duterte not finding of guilt—defense

The issuance of an arrest warrant against Vice President Sara Duterte over a separate grave threats case is not a finding of guilt, her impeachment defense team said Saturday. Atty. Justin Gular, deputy spokesperson of Duterte’s defense team, said the warrant issued by a Quezon City court should not be interpreted as a ruling that […]

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Impeach court to prosec, defense: No need to explain witnesses’ withdrawal

The Senate impeachment court on Wednesday has ordered all parties in Vice President Sara Duterte’s trial to no longer explain their decision to withdraw witnesses. Senator-judge and presiding officer Francis “Chiz” Escudero made the ruling after lead defense counsel Sheila Sison raised this plea in a manifestation. Sison told the court that the prosecution’s withdrawal […]

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Defense, prosecution start oral arguments on tax, bank records

No witnesses will be presented on the sixth day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Wednesday, but the defense and the prosecution will deliver its oral arguments on the bank and tax records of Duterte. It was the House prosecution panel that requested the impeachment court to subpoena the bank and tax records […]

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