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IN SAME SOCIAL CIRCLES AS DUTERTE WATCH: Private prosecutor Mae Divinagracia asks OVP Assistant Chief of Staff Lemuel Ortonio about his father, Ernesto Nemenzo Ortonio Jr., who is president and a member of the board of directors of PNX-Udenna Insurance Brokers, Inc. Defense lawyer Kristine Ferrer objects to the...

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DUTERTE STAFF SAYS FORMER VP ROBREDO HAD NO CONFI FUNDS WATCH: Former Vice President Leni Robredo had no confidential funds during her term, according to Office of the Vice President Assistant Chief of Staff Lemuel Ortonio, who testified during Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. Defense lawyer Kristine Ferrer objected to the question, but Presiding Officer Chiz Escudero overruled the objection and allowed Ortonio to answer. | Lance Mejico
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DUTERTE STAFF SAYS FORMER VP ROBREDO HAD NO CONFI FUNDS WATCH: Former Vice President Leni Robredo had no confidential funds during her term, according to Office of the Vice President Assistant Chief of Staff Lemuel Ortonio, who testified during Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. Defense lawyer Kristine Ferrer objected to the question, but Presiding Officer Chiz Escudero overruled the objection and allowed Ortonio to answer. | Lance Mejico

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‘ANG ARKITEKTO AT MASTERMIND NITO AY SI VICE PRESIDENT SARA DUTERTE’ House prosecution counsel Mae Divinagracia made the remark while questioning OVP Assistant Secretary and Assistant Chief of Staff Lemuel Ortonio about the handling of the confidential funds. Defense counsel Kristine Ferrer immediately objected and moved to strike the statement from the record. Presiding Officer Sen. Chiz Escudero sustained the objection and instructed Divinagracia to use more appropriate wording. Escudero suggested phrasing the question in terms of whether the actions were approved by, consented to, or done with the full knowledge of Vice President Sara Duterte. The defense later asked the court to remind the prosecution to avoid terms such as “scam,” “mastermind,” and “lying,” which it said were inappropriate for the proceedings. Escudero agreed, noting that similar strong statements had previously been stricken from the record. #ImpeachmentWatch #VPSaraOnTrial #BNCImpeachmentCoverage WATCH LIVE HERE:
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‘ANG ARKITEKTO AT MASTERMIND NITO AY SI VICE PRESIDENT SARA DUTERTE’ House prosecution counsel Mae Divinagracia made the remark while questioning OVP Assistant Secretary and Assistant Chief of Staff Lemuel Ortonio about the handling of the confidential funds. Defense counsel Kristine Ferrer immediately objected and moved to strike the statement from the record. Presiding Officer Sen. Chiz Escudero sustained the objection and instructed Divinagracia to use more appropriate wording. Escudero suggested phrasing the question in terms of whether the actions were approved by, consented to, or done with the full knowledge of Vice President Sara Duterte. The defense later asked the court to remind the prosecution to avoid terms such as “scam,” “mastermind,” and “lying,” which it said were inappropriate for the proceedings. Escudero agreed, noting that similar strong statements had previously been stricken from the record. #ImpeachmentWatch #VPSaraOnTrial #BNCImpeachmentCoverage WATCH LIVE HERE:

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'I WASN’T ASKING, YOUR HONOR. IT’S BY SIMPLE ARITHMETIC' A brief courtroom exchange unfolded between the prosecution and defense during the 18th day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. The disagreement arose as House prosecutor counsel Mae Divinagracia questioned OVP Assistant Secretary and Assistant Chief of Staff Lemuel Ortonio about the liquidation of the ₱125-million confidential fund, particularly the period indicated in the submitted report. Defense counsel Kristine Ferrer objected, saying the witness was being asked to interpret the document. Divinagracia pushed back, saying her question only involved determining the number of days covered by the dates stated in the report. #ImpeachmentWatch #VPSaraOnTrial #BNCImpeachmentCoverage WATCH LIVE HERE:
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'I WASN’T ASKING, YOUR HONOR. IT’S BY SIMPLE ARITHMETIC' A brief courtroom exchange unfolded between the prosecution and defense during the 18th day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. The disagreement arose as House prosecutor counsel Mae Divinagracia questioned OVP Assistant Secretary and Assistant Chief of Staff Lemuel Ortonio about the liquidation of the ₱125-million confidential fund, particularly the period indicated in the submitted report. Defense counsel Kristine Ferrer objected, saying the witness was being asked to interpret the document. Divinagracia pushed back, saying her question only involved determining the number of days covered by the dates stated in the report. #ImpeachmentWatch #VPSaraOnTrial #BNCImpeachmentCoverage WATCH LIVE HERE:

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WHY THE NEED FOR CONFIDENTIAL FUNDS WITH 473 SECURITY PERSONNEL GUARDING DUTERTE? WATCH: The Office of the Vice President’s justification for confidential funds — to ensure the security of Vice President Sara Duterte — is already covered by the mandate of the 473 police and military personnel assigned to the Vice Presidential Security and Protection Group (VPSPG), prosecution counsel Mae Divinagracia says. Defense lawyer Kristine Ferrer objected to Divinagracia’s questions about the salaries of VPSPG members. Presiding Officer Chiz Escudero sustained the objection but told Divinagracia: “The Vice President has 473 security personnel already, that as you stated in your offer should be doing the job that they are spending this confidential fund for” | Eimor Santos
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WHY THE NEED FOR CONFIDENTIAL FUNDS WITH 473 SECURITY PERSONNEL GUARDING DUTERTE? WATCH: The Office of the Vice President’s justification for confidential funds — to ensure the security of Vice President Sara Duterte — is already covered by the mandate of the 473 police and military personnel assigned to the Vice Presidential Security and Protection Group (VPSPG), prosecution counsel Mae Divinagracia says. Defense lawyer Kristine Ferrer objected to Divinagracia’s questions about the salaries of VPSPG members. Presiding Officer Chiz Escudero sustained the objection but told Divinagracia: “The Vice President has 473 security personnel already, that as you stated in your offer should be doing the job that they are spending this confidential fund for” | Eimor Santos

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ESCUDERO TO DEFENSE LAWYER: ‘MOVE ON’ WATCH: Presiding officer Chiz Escudero repeatedly tells defense lawyer Mark Vinluan to “move on” as he continues arguing that only the courts— not the DOJ or NBI —can determine whether Vice President Sara Duterte is guilty of grave threats and inciting to sedition. | Eimor Santos
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ESCUDERO TO DEFENSE LAWYER: ‘MOVE ON’ WATCH: Presiding officer Chiz Escudero repeatedly tells defense lawyer Mark Vinluan to “move on” as he continues arguing that only the courts— not the DOJ or NBI —can determine whether Vice President Sara Duterte is guilty of grave threats and inciting to sedition. | Eimor Santos

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'ONE SIDE HAS BEEN CROSSING THE LINE MANY, MANY TIMES' Presiding Officer Chiz Escudero says that he already in the process of drafting a "ruling, a warning, and an order" due to some individuals who have violated the Rule 18 of the impeachment rules. Escudero added that he will announce the ruling on Monday. This came after Defense lead counsel Sheila Sison criticized in her manifestation House private prosecutor Virgil Ligutan's social media post, saying that the post was "in bad taste." #VPonTrial Tune in to the live coverage of GMA News on the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte:
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'ONE SIDE HAS BEEN CROSSING THE LINE MANY, MANY TIMES' Presiding Officer Chiz Escudero says that he already in the process of drafting a "ruling, a warning, and an order" due to some individuals who have violated the Rule 18 of the impeachment rules. Escudero added that he will announce the ruling on Monday. This came after Defense lead counsel Sheila Sison criticized in her manifestation House private prosecutor Virgil Ligutan's social media post, saying that the post was "in bad taste." #VPonTrial Tune in to the live coverage of GMA News on the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte:

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GATCHALIAN WON’T LET CAYETANO BLOCK VOTE WATCH: Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano attempts to stop the election of the Impeachment Court presiding officer by raising an objection, but Senate President Win Gatchalian proceeds with the vote. Cayetano argues that electing a different presiding officer is unconstitutional. However, the majority maintains that the Constitution does not explicitly require the Senate president to preside over impeachment trials involving impeachable officials other than the president. Senator Chiz Escudero is elected presiding officer of the Impeachment Court for the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. | Eimor Santos
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GATCHALIAN WON’T LET CAYETANO BLOCK VOTE WATCH: Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano attempts to stop the election of the Impeachment Court presiding officer by raising an objection, but Senate President Win Gatchalian proceeds with the vote. Cayetano argues that electing a different presiding officer is unconstitutional. However, the majority maintains that the Constitution does not explicitly require the Senate president to preside over impeachment trials involving impeachable officials other than the president. Senator Chiz Escudero is elected presiding officer of the Impeachment Court for the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. | Eimor Santos

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'KUNG MAY DAPAT SITAHIN ANG IMPEACHMENT COURT, SI VP SARA IYON' WATCH: Prosecution spokesperson Renee Co says the Impeachment Court should call out Vice President Sara Duterte for her remarks about the impeachment trial. Presiding Officer Chiz Escudero warned lawyers about violations to the subjudice rule, which bars counsels from talking about the merits of the case in public, shortly after defense lawyer Sheila Sison called out in open court private prosecutor Amando Ligutan for his social media post. Co said Duterte herself criticized the impeachment process by accusing the prosecution and the court of bending the law. | Lance Mejico
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'KUNG MAY DAPAT SITAHIN ANG IMPEACHMENT COURT, SI VP SARA IYON' WATCH: Prosecution spokesperson Renee Co says the Impeachment Court should call out Vice President Sara Duterte for her remarks about the impeachment trial. Presiding Officer Chiz Escudero warned lawyers about violations to the subjudice rule, which bars counsels from talking about the merits of the case in public, shortly after defense lawyer Sheila Sison called out in open court private prosecutor Amando Ligutan for his social media post. Co said Duterte herself criticized the impeachment process by accusing the prosecution and the court of bending the law. | Lance Mejico

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DISRUPTED BY AN NDRRMC ALERT WATCH: House private prosecutor Amando Ligutan's direct examination with hostile witness Gina Acosta, the former special disbursing officer of the Office of the Vice President, after they were disrupted by an NDRRMC alert. Presiding officer Chiz Escudero reminded the public to put their phones on silent so as not to disrupt the trial. #VPOnTrial Visit for more updates. Tune in to the live coverage of GMA News on the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte:
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DISRUPTED BY AN NDRRMC ALERT WATCH: House private prosecutor Amando Ligutan's direct examination with hostile witness Gina Acosta, the former special disbursing officer of the Office of the Vice President, after they were disrupted by an NDRRMC alert. Presiding officer Chiz Escudero reminded the public to put their phones on silent so as not to disrupt the trial. #VPOnTrial Visit for more updates. Tune in to the live coverage of GMA News on the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte:

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Defense counsel Mark Vinluan asks prosecution witness NBI exec Jeremy Lotoc if he is aware that Vice President Sara Duterte is a lawyer and that she has a higher grade than most lawyers in the impeachment trial. Prosecution objects on grounds of relevance. #VPonTrial Follow our live updates here: Watch the live stream here:
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Defense counsel Mark Vinluan asks prosecution witness NBI exec Jeremy Lotoc if he is aware that Vice President Sara Duterte is a lawyer and that she has a higher grade than most lawyers in the impeachment trial. Prosecution objects on grounds of relevance. #VPonTrial Follow our live updates here: Watch the live stream here:

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LACSON: CHIZ ESCUDERO MAY BE ELECTED IMPEACHMENT COURT PRESIDING OFFICER JUST IN: Sen. Ping Lacson revealed that Sen. Chiz Escudero may be elected as the impeachment court presiding officer. “As per our consensus as of this morning, we will elect Senator Chiz Escudero – if we convene again as the Impeachment Court – to be the presiding officer,” Lacson said on Wednesday, June 17. Lacson explained that Escudero is a lawyer and that he has experience with impeachment processes. “Yun ang consensus namin as of this morning, pwede magbago. Si Senator Win [Gatchalian] mismo ang nag-suggest nito,” Lacson clarified. The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will begin on July 6.
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LACSON: CHIZ ESCUDERO MAY BE ELECTED IMPEACHMENT COURT PRESIDING OFFICER JUST IN: Sen. Ping Lacson revealed that Sen. Chiz Escudero may be elected as the impeachment court presiding officer. “As per our consensus as of this morning, we will elect Senator Chiz Escudero – if we convene again as the Impeachment Court – to be the presiding officer,” Lacson said on Wednesday, June 17. Lacson explained that Escudero is a lawyer and that he has experience with impeachment processes. “Yun ang consensus namin as of this morning, pwede magbago. Si Senator Win [Gatchalian] mismo ang nag-suggest nito,” Lacson clarified. The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will begin on July 6.

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'WE JUST WANT TO CALL A SPADE A SPADE' This is what House private prosecutor Mae Divinagracia answered when Senator-Judge Alan Peter Cayetano reminded both sides to be “circumspect without pointing fingers at anyone” after the Defense objected to the Prosecution’s use of terms such as “scam.” "Within the limits, you may," presiding officer Chiz Escudero responded to the prosecution. Additionally, Cayetano noted that words with negative connotations could go viral and potentially affect the court’s decision in the end.#VPonTrial Tune in to the live coverage of GMA News on the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte: Read updates here:
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'WE JUST WANT TO CALL A SPADE A SPADE' This is what House private prosecutor Mae Divinagracia answered when Senator-Judge Alan Peter Cayetano reminded both sides to be “circumspect without pointing fingers at anyone” after the Defense objected to the Prosecution’s use of terms such as “scam.” "Within the limits, you may," presiding officer Chiz Escudero responded to the prosecution. Additionally, Cayetano noted that words with negative connotations could go viral and potentially affect the court’s decision in the end.#VPonTrial Tune in to the live coverage of GMA News on the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte: Read updates here:

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MATIBAG TELLS VINLUAN: 'ASKED AND ANSWERED' WATCH: A light moment unfolded during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte after NBI director Melvin Matibag told defense lawyer Mark Vinluan that his question had already been "asked and answered." Presiding Officer Chiz Escudero gently reminded Matibag that while he was correct, he could not make a ruling on his behalf. | Lance Mejico
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MATIBAG TELLS VINLUAN: 'ASKED AND ANSWERED' WATCH: A light moment unfolded during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte after NBI director Melvin Matibag told defense lawyer Mark Vinluan that his question had already been "asked and answered." Presiding Officer Chiz Escudero gently reminded Matibag that while he was correct, he could not make a ruling on his behalf. | Lance Mejico

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WATCH: Presiding officer Chiz Escudero confirmed during cross examination that the Senate impeachment court did not issue a subpoena for witness NBI Dir. Melvin Matibag to appear in court today, July 21. The prosecution said that Matibag is on their witness list and was subpoenaed last week. #VPOnTrial Visit for more updates. Tune in to the live coverage of GMA News on the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte:
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WATCH: Presiding officer Chiz Escudero confirmed during cross examination that the Senate impeachment court did not issue a subpoena for witness NBI Dir. Melvin Matibag to appear in court today, July 21. The prosecution said that Matibag is on their witness list and was subpoenaed last week. #VPOnTrial Visit for more updates. Tune in to the live coverage of GMA News on the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte:

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Jinky Luistro to Sara Duterte: Show me documents that I owe you money Now more than ever, it is easier to believe the statement of Usec. Castro that maybe the impeached Vice President Sara Duterte is the source of the fake news . I have been reading the same accusations against Congresswoman Jinky Luistro on social media for a while now, but to hear it directly from Sara Duterte? This is just desperation. How many more unsubstantiated accusations would she throw against the members of the House who voted for her impeachment? I sincerely hope Congresswoman Luistro considers filing a case against the impeached Vice President. A law firm can easily file a case against a client who refuses to pay their legal charges and even the dumbest lawyer in the land knows documented terms of engagement are necessary. So where is that document? What is stopping the Vice President and Man Carpio from filing a case against Luistro? If you will read the verified impeachment complaint, they cited an overwhelming amount of evidence and I am sure once the impeachment trial in the Senate starts, the prosecutors will submit more. Video: Official Facebook Account of Congresswoman Luistro
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Jinky Luistro to Sara Duterte: Show me documents that I owe you money Now more than ever, it is easier to believe the statement of Usec. Castro that maybe the impeached Vice President Sara Duterte is the source of the fake news . I have been reading the same accusations against Congresswoman Jinky Luistro on social media for a while now, but to hear it directly from Sara Duterte? This is just desperation. How many more unsubstantiated accusations would she throw against the members of the House who voted for her impeachment? I sincerely hope Congresswoman Luistro considers filing a case against the impeached Vice President. A law firm can easily file a case against a client who refuses to pay their legal charges and even the dumbest lawyer in the land knows documented terms of engagement are necessary. So where is that document? What is stopping the Vice President and Man Carpio from filing a case against Luistro? If you will read the verified impeachment complaint, they cited an overwhelming amount of evidence and I am sure once the impeachment trial in the Senate starts, the prosecutors will submit more. Video: Official Facebook Account of Congresswoman Luistro

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PADILLA REJECTS PLAN TO ELECT ESCUDERO AS IMPEACHMENT COURT PRESIDING OFFICER WATCH: Senator Robin Padilla says the minority bloc should oppose plans by some majority senators to elect Senator Chiz Escudero as presiding officer in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, although he clarified the minority has not discussed the matter. Padilla said Senate President Win Gatchalian should lead the proceedings in line with the Constitution. However, the 1987 Constitution only explicitly states that the chief justice shall preside when the president is on trial, and does not make a similar requirement for other positions. In a June 3 session, the Senate approved a resolution allowing the chamber to elect a presiding officer. “Dapat yung majority ine-encourage nila dapat si SP Win… Para sa akin nadedegrade yung tao e,” Padilla said. Gatchalian, meanwhile, said that as of today, he will preside over the trial, noting that there have been no discussions to the contrary. | Eimor Santos
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PADILLA REJECTS PLAN TO ELECT ESCUDERO AS IMPEACHMENT COURT PRESIDING OFFICER WATCH: Senator Robin Padilla says the minority bloc should oppose plans by some majority senators to elect Senator Chiz Escudero as presiding officer in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, although he clarified the minority has not discussed the matter. Padilla said Senate President Win Gatchalian should lead the proceedings in line with the Constitution. However, the 1987 Constitution only explicitly states that the chief justice shall preside when the president is on trial, and does not make a similar requirement for other positions. In a June 3 session, the Senate approved a resolution allowing the chamber to elect a presiding officer. “Dapat yung majority ine-encourage nila dapat si SP Win… Para sa akin nadedegrade yung tao e,” Padilla said. Gatchalian, meanwhile, said that as of today, he will preside over the trial, noting that there have been no discussions to the contrary. | Eimor Santos

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‘YUNG P30,000 (FINE) KAYANG-KAYA NG ASAWA KO IYAN PERO ‘YUNG MA-ETHICS KA, SYEMPRE MAHIRAP ‘YUN’ WATCH: Senator Robin Padilla says Impeachment Court Presiding Officer Chiz Escudero should have named the senators, prosecutors, and defense lawyers who violated the sub judice rule by publicly discussing the merits of the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte. Padilla says he checked whether he himself had committed any violations, noting that while the P30,000 fine would be a small amount, he could not risk facing an ethics complaint. | Eimor Santos
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‘YUNG P30,000 (FINE) KAYANG-KAYA NG ASAWA KO IYAN PERO ‘YUNG MA-ETHICS KA, SYEMPRE MAHIRAP ‘YUN’ WATCH: Senator Robin Padilla says Impeachment Court Presiding Officer Chiz Escudero should have named the senators, prosecutors, and defense lawyers who violated the sub judice rule by publicly discussing the merits of the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte. Padilla says he checked whether he himself had committed any violations, noting that while the P30,000 fine would be a small amount, he could not risk facing an ethics complaint. | Eimor Santos

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“I AM PROUD OF WHAT THE SENATE HAS ACCOMPLISHED TOGETHER.” WATCH: Senator Chiz Escudero reflects on his tenure as Senate president, which lasted less than 1 year and 4 months, highlighting a spirit of transparency and accountability. Escudero faced criticism over delays in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, but said he was simply upholding Senate rules and the Constitution. His name was also linked to alleged anomalies in flood control projects after his campaign donor was identified as among the top contractors. Escudero maintained he had no involvement in his friend’s business operations. | Eimor Santos
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“I AM PROUD OF WHAT THE SENATE HAS ACCOMPLISHED TOGETHER.” WATCH: Senator Chiz Escudero reflects on his tenure as Senate president, which lasted less than 1 year and 4 months, highlighting a spirit of transparency and accountability. Escudero faced criticism over delays in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, but said he was simply upholding Senate rules and the Constitution. His name was also linked to alleged anomalies in flood control projects after his campaign donor was identified as among the top contractors. Escudero maintained he had no involvement in his friend’s business operations. | Eimor Santos

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‘I THOUGHT IT’S INAPPROPRIATE’ Private prosecutor Lorna Kapunan deemed “inappropriate” the brief statement of Vice President Sara Duterte, which references the popular 1875 short poem “Invictus.” “Maybe that’s how she felt, but I thought it was inappropriate,” she told the media in an ambush interview after the second day of Duterte’s impeachment trial on Tuesday. Kapunan earlier said that the House prosecution may call Duterte as a hostile witness during its presentation of evidence on the fourth article, which accuses the vice president of grave threats and acts of sedition. | via Anna Barlam RELATED:
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‘I THOUGHT IT’S INAPPROPRIATE’ Private prosecutor Lorna Kapunan deemed “inappropriate” the brief statement of Vice President Sara Duterte, which references the popular 1875 short poem “Invictus.” “Maybe that’s how she felt, but I thought it was inappropriate,” she told the media in an ambush interview after the second day of Duterte’s impeachment trial on Tuesday. Kapunan earlier said that the House prosecution may call Duterte as a hostile witness during its presentation of evidence on the fourth article, which accuses the vice president of grave threats and acts of sedition. | via Anna Barlam RELATED:

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‘PWEDE PALAMPASIN ANG ALLEGED GRAVE THREATS KUNG MAY LEHITIMONG DAHILAN?’ WATCH: Senator-judge Risa Hontiveros questions the relevance of showing the video of Vice President Sara Duterte’s chief of staff, Zuleika Lopez, during the cross-examination of a witness in relation to alleged threats against President Marcos, the First Lady, and former Speaker Martin Romualdez. “Sinasabi ba ng depensa na yung mga alleged threats or alleged incitements ni VP Duterte ay prompted nung detention ni Atty. Lopez,” Hontiveros asks, referring to the chief of staff of the Office of the Vice President. Defense lawyer Carlo Narvasa replies in the affirmative, arguing that the alleged threats stemmed from what he described as the House of Representatives’ “systematic oppression.” Hontiveros then asks, “Position po ba ng depensa na pwede palampsin ang alleged grave threats kung may masasabing lehitimong dahilan para magbanta?” “That’s not the point,” Narvasa responds. Presiding officer Chiz Escudero then reminds senator-judges to avoid questions that would require counsel to draw legal conclusions, saying such arguments are more appropriate during closing arguments. | Eimor Santos
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‘PWEDE PALAMPASIN ANG ALLEGED GRAVE THREATS KUNG MAY LEHITIMONG DAHILAN?’ WATCH: Senator-judge Risa Hontiveros questions the relevance of showing the video of Vice President Sara Duterte’s chief of staff, Zuleika Lopez, during the cross-examination of a witness in relation to alleged threats against President Marcos, the First Lady, and former Speaker Martin Romualdez. “Sinasabi ba ng depensa na yung mga alleged threats or alleged incitements ni VP Duterte ay prompted nung detention ni Atty. Lopez,” Hontiveros asks, referring to the chief of staff of the Office of the Vice President. Defense lawyer Carlo Narvasa replies in the affirmative, arguing that the alleged threats stemmed from what he described as the House of Representatives’ “systematic oppression.” Hontiveros then asks, “Position po ba ng depensa na pwede palampsin ang alleged grave threats kung may masasabing lehitimong dahilan para magbanta?” “That’s not the point,” Narvasa responds. Presiding officer Chiz Escudero then reminds senator-judges to avoid questions that would require counsel to draw legal conclusions, saying such arguments are more appropriate during closing arguments. | Eimor Santos

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