VP Duterte's Lawyers Begin Defense in Unexplained Wealth Trial
Vice President Sara Duterte's legal team has begun presenting its defense in a high-stakes trial concerning allegations of unexplained wealth accumulation. The defense plans to call 24 witnesses to counter the accusations. A conviction could lead to her disqualification from politics, marking a critical juncture for her political career.
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