Constitutional hurdle looms over bid to summon VP Duterte to testify
Prosecutors in the impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte are considering summoning her as a witness. However, the defense is citing the constitutional right against self-incrimination, with the 2012 precedent involving former Chief Justice Renato Corona becoming a key point of contention.
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