Sara Duterte faces impeachment trial resumption, focus on unexplained wealth allegations
The impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte is set to resume on November 9, with her defense team scheduled to begin presenting evidence concerning allegations of unexplained wealth, drawing significant attention.
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