Prosecution wants to call Sara Duterte to witness stand

Members of the prosecution listen to a ruling during Day 22 of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on September 7, 2026. Senate Social Media Unit 'All of these pawns, and castles, and horses, and bishops point to only one person, and that accountable person is the Vice President,' prosecutor Kapunan says at Duterte's impeachment trial MANILA, Philippines – The prosecution team in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, September 8, said that it will call Duterte to the witness stand. “All of these pawns, and castles, and horses, and bishops point to only one person, and that accountable person is the Vice President,” prosecutor Lorna Kapunan said at the start of the trial on Tuesday. “That is why in lieu of presenting 15 other witnesses, we will be presenting the Vice President herself as regards use, misuse, misappropriation of confidential funds which is Article 1 in the articles of impeachment,” she added. Kapunan said while the prosecution will not request the court to subpoena Duterte for now, it reserves the right to do so after the presentation of all remaining impeachment articles. More details to follow. – Rappler.com How does this make you feel? Loading