Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial: Legal Battle Over Financial Records Intensifies
The impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte saw an intensified legal battle this week over access to her financial records. Prosecutors are seeking the submission of evidence to probe her unexplained wealth, while the defense argues it violates her rights. The court has deferred its ruling.
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