Sara Duterte defense drops 16 bank witnesses in impeachment trial
The defense team for Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has dropped 16 bank officials from its witness list in her impeachment trial. Prosecutors had sought testimony regarding her alleged dollar accounts.
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