Sara Duterte impeachment trial Day 40: Defense to call on first witness

Inquirer.net - Nov 9, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial will resume on Monday morning, November 9, marked by the start of the defense’s presentation of its exhibits. With three impeachment articles withdrawn, the defense is anticipated to call its witnesses on article II, or Duterte’s alleged unexplained wealth. The defense requested subpoenas for 25 witnesses,

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