Davao City assessor Jaime Adalin testifies as first defense witness in VP impeachment trial
The city official took the stand for Vice President Sara Duterte's defense and faced tough questions from senator-judges during cross-examination.
Davao City assessor Jaime Adalin was the first witness called by the defense in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, according to ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC).
ANC reported that senator-judges pressed Adalin over the answers he gave during cross-examination. The report did not detail the content of his testimony or the specific questions raised.
The source did not provide further details on the trial proceedings or what the defense intends to establish through his testimony.
Why it matters for Davao
A Davao City government official is now directly involved in the impeachment proceedings against the Vice President, who is a former mayor of the city.
This article was written by the DavaoNews desk with AI assistance, using reporting by ABS-CBN. Facts come from the original report, which we credit and link below. Our editorial policy
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