VP Duterte's impeachment hearing disrupted by witness's absence
A key witness in the impeachment hearing of Vice President Sara Duterte, a corporate counsel for GenCorp, will be unable to attend due to a scheduled MRI. The defense team cited the witness's health as a priority, leading to a temporary disruption of the proceedings. Prosecutors have questioned the relevance of some defense witnesses.
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