Sara Duterte's lawyers respect ex-law dean's refusal to testify
Lawyers for Vice President Sara Duterte said they respect former law dean Ralph Sarmiento's decision not to testify in her impeachment trial. Sarmiento cited the need to preserve his academic independence and impartiality.
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