Padilla Objects to Subpoena of Duterte's Financial Records in Impeachment Trial
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Padilla Objects to Subpoena of Duterte's Financial Records in Impeachment Trial

Senator Robin Padilla objected to a ruling to subpoena the financial records of Vice President Sara Duterte during her impeachment trial, expressing concern that it sets a biased precedent.

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  • Padilla objects to subpoena issuance in VP's impeachment trial

    Senator Robinhood Padilla opposed the issuance of subpoenas for the financial and tax records of Vice President Sara Duterte. Padilla argued that the same standards should apply to all impeachable officials and called for the swift passage of the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill.