Impeachment court summons 2 ex-Landbank managers for Sara Duterte trial
The Philippine Senate impeachment court has approved the issuance of subpoenas for two former branch managers of the Land Bank of the Philippines to appear at the resumption of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial. The trial resumes on July 29, with both individuals expected to testify regarding alleged misuse of the Vice President's confidential funds.
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