Senate Impeachment Court Issues 3 Subpoenas, Reschedules Witness Testimony
The Philippine Senate impeachment court resumed the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, issuing subpoenas for three witnesses and rescheduling another to November 10. Proceedings are advancing on the remaining impeachment article concerning allegations of unexplained wealth.
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