Davao City assessor is first defense witness in VP Sara Duterte impeachment trial
Vice President Sara Duterte's defense team opened its case on Monday by calling an official from the Davao City assessor's office, the Inquirer reported.
The defense panel in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial called a Davao City assessor as its first witness on Monday, according to the Inquirer.
The Inquirer reported that the witness was presented to refute allegations against Duterte involving matters described as "unexplained." The available excerpt of the report does not name the assessor, describe the testimony, or give further details on the specific allegations.
DavaoNews will update this story as more details from the trial become available.
Why it matters for Davao
An official from Davao City's local government has been drawn into the national impeachment proceedings against the Vice President, a former Davao City mayor.
This article was written by the DavaoNews desk with AI assistance, using reporting by Inquirer. Facts come from the original report, which we credit and link below. Our editorial policy
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