Duterte defense questions Ombudsman witness on SALN competence
The defense counsel for Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte questioned the competence of an Ombudsman records official testifying on her Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) during her impeachment trial. The defense argued the official lacked personal knowledge of the SALN contents, while prosecutors maintained she was testifying based on records.
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