Baste Duterte Summoned by Senate Impeachment Court

MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte, brother of Vice President Sara Duterte, has been summoned by the Senate impeachment court as a witness sought by the prosecution concerning her alleged unexplained wealth. The court’s presiding officer, Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero, issued on Wednesday a subpoena for the younger Duterte to appear on Sept. This summons comes as the Vice President faces impeachment proceedings, with allegations of unexplained wealth being a central point of contention. The summoning of Mayor Duterte is part of the evidence-gathering process in the impeachment trial. Prosecutors are likely seeking his testimony to shed light on the Vice President's financial affairs. Impeachment proceedings against high-ranking officials in the Philippines often carry significant political weight, and this development is expected to draw considerable attention to the country's political landscape.