Prosecution Eyes 'Ignorance' Defense for VP Duterte on Bank Accounts
The prosecution panel in the Philippine House impeachment trial anticipates that Vice President Sara Duterte's legal team may present an 'ignorance' defense regarding bank accounts and financial transactions linked to her and her husband. Prosecutors are reportedly gathering evidence to counter such claims.
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