Impeach court can force ex-sheriff punched by Sara Duterte to testify

The Senate impeachment court may now compel Abe Andres, the former court sheriff who was famously punched by Vice President Sara Duterte, to testify. Atty. Mae Divinagracia, part of the House prosecutorial team, hinted at this development after Andres appeared reluctant to participate. This move is significant as it underscores the court's authority to enforce testimony, potentially shedding light on the circumstances surrounding Duterte's actions and the broader implications for judicial independence and accountability in the Philippines.