MANILA, Philippines – The Senate impeachment court on Tuesday denied the House prosecution panel’s request to admit Vice President Sara Duterte’s bank records as evidence, with Presiding Officer Francis Escudero ruling that the right against self-incrimination remains protected even under the impeachment process.  The prosecution had submitted a request for admission on Sept. 8 covering Duterte’s personal circumstances, her spouse Manases Carpio’s business interests, and various tax and bank records, but the defense objected and sought to expunge the request.  READ: Highlights: Day 30 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Sept. 28, 2026 Shortly after, the court announced that the hearing […]...

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