Ex-law dean withdraws as defense witness in Sara Duterte impeachment trial
A former law school dean, invited by Vice President Sara Duterte's defense team, has withdrawn his offer to testify in her impeachment trial, citing a desire to preserve his academic independence and impartiality.
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