Senate impeachment court admits prosecution evidence in Sara Duterte trial
The Philippine Senate impeachment court has largely admitted documentary evidence presented by the prosecution in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, paving the way for further proceedings, particularly concerning allegations of unexplained wealth.
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