Surprise witnesses allowed in Sara Duterte impeachment trial
Senate Secretary Renato Bantug said both sides may still call surprise witnesses if they give notice at least 3 days ahead.
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Impeach court allows surprise witnesses
The presentation of surprise witnesses is still possible during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, even if the prosecution and the defense have already submitted their respective lists of witnesses and evidence.
Surprise witnesses allowed in Sara Duterte impeachment trial
MANILA, Philippines – The presentation of surprise witnesses is still possible during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, despite the prior submission of a list of witnesses by the prosecution and defense teams. This was according to Senate Secretary Renato Bantug, who serves as clerk of court in the impeachment trial of the vice president. “Both parties have the right to make reservations as to witnesses that may not be avail…
The Senate Impeachment Court will not prohibit the presentation of “surprise witnesses” in the impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte. According to Clerk of Court Atty. Renato Bantug Jr., the defense and prosecution teams have the right to make reservations on their witnesses who are not available or included in the pre-trial conference. He said if there is an additional or surprise witness, all the defense and prosecution need to…
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