Sara Duterte's defense panel withdraws subpoena request for law professor
The defense panel for Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has formally withdrawn its request to subpoena law professor Dean Ralph Sarmiento, who had been slated to testify in her impeachment trial. Sarmiento had publicly declined to testify, citing a desire to preserve his independence. The defense is now expected to proceed with another witness.
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