Impeachment Court Halts Proceedings Over Prosecution's Witness Switch
The impeachment court in the Philippines suspended proceedings after the defense panel objected to the prosecution's request to present a forensic financial analyst before the scheduled Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) witness. This move raises questions about the trial's progression.
Read up to 3 eligible full articles per Japan day (JST) for free
Create a free account to open up to 3 eligible full articles per Japan calendar day (JST). Headlines and summaries remain available across ASEAN 7.
Related articles
- BIR witness testifies on VP Sara Duterte's income declaration
A Bureau of Internal Revenue witness testified in the trial concerning Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte's income declaration, revealing she earned from the Davao City government even after becoming vice president and noting a discrepancy between her declared income and net worth. This raises further questions about her financial status.
- PH Oil Supply Security to be Bolstered via DOE-JICA Partnership
The Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have partnered to assess the country's oil supply, demand, and stockpiling systems, and identify policies to strengthen preparedness for disruptions. This initiative is part of the POWERR Asia program supporting energy security in Asia.
- Prosecution seeks switch in witness order in VP impeachment trial; defense objects
The prosecution in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte has requested the Senate impeachment court to present a forensic financial analyst as their first witness instead of a Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) representative due to the assigned prosecutor's indisposition. The defense has objected to this change.
- Marcos' satisfaction rating falls to 'poor' -11, says SWS survey
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s satisfaction rating has dropped to a 'poor' -11, according to a recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey. The rating shows a decline, particularly in Metro Manila. Public trust in his recent State of the Nation Address (SONA) also appears to be waning.