Sara Duterte impeachment trial: Evidentiary weight of admission against interest debated
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Sara Duterte impeachment trial: Evidentiary weight of admission against interest debated

The impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte saw a debate on Wednesday over whether an 'admission against interest' or official public documents hold greater evidentiary weight. The presiding officer noted the matter rests with the senator-judges.

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