Adiong: Senate court to decide if ex-sheriff can skip Sara Duterte trial

The Senate impeachment court will now determine if former Davao City court sheriff Abe Andres can avoid testifying in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, as he requested exemption from the proceedings. This decision comes after House prosecution panel spokesperson Zia Alonto Adiong highlighted that the Senate court, not the House panel, holds the authority to make such a ruling. This situation underscores the complex interplay between different branches of the Philippine government during high-profile political trials and raises questions about the procedural protocols in such cases. It also adds another layer of intrigue to Duterte's ongoing impeachment proceedings.