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

Defense questions ex-Sandigan presiding justice as witness

The defense panel has questioned the decision of the prosecution to present retired Sandiganbayan presiding justice Amparo Cabotaje-Tang as the Senate impeachment court tackles the article on the alleged unexplained wealth of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Defense brings up ‘favoritism’ allegations vs witness in 2018

Defense counsel Mark Vinluan, during the trial, presented a 2018 news article about a letter-complaint alleging Tang of favoritism when she gave a retirement pa

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.

Defense: Tang testimony could sway public opinion in Sara trial

MANILA — Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s defense warned Monday that testimony from retired Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice Amparo Cabotaje-Tang could shape public opinion against the Vice President even if her legal views are not binding on the Senate impeachment court. Defense lawyer Mark Vinluan raised the concern during the 24th day of the impeachment trial, arguing […]