Escudero Bars Listening Devices in VP Duterte Impeachment Trial
Senate President Francis Escudero has ordered a strict prohibition on witnesses using communication devices during testimonies in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, aiming to ensure the integrity of evidence and prevent illicit information exchange.
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