OVP, DepEd officials may be hostile witnesses in VP Duterte trial
Officials from the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Department of Education (DepEd) may be called as hostile witnesses in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. The House prosecution panel has filed its pre-trial brief, identifying witnesses for the June 18 conference. Strong opposition is anticipated from Duterte's camp during the presentation of evidence concerning unexplained wealth.
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