MANILA, Philippines — The defense counsel for Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment trial said Thursday that they respect former law school dean Ralph Sarmiento’s decision not to testify as a defense witness. Sarmiento turned down the defense’s invitation to take the stand, saying it was necessary “to preserve the independence of my constitutional […]...

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