The Senate Impeachment Court issues a subpoena to Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte for his sister, Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. The court also directs related parties to respond to requests for subpoenas, as the prosecution prepares to present additional evidence for Article II of the Articles of Impeachment.
At the end of Wednesday’s proceedings, Presiding Officer and Senator-judge Francis Escudero grants requests for subpoenas “ad testificandum” and “duces tecum,” with some adjustments to the scope of documents sought. Inquirer.net reports that Duterte is among those named, along with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawyer Atty. Gerardo del Rosario and others. GMA News Online similarly reports that the subpoena requires Duterte’s appearance at the impeachment trial, focusing on the court’s directive rather than the other named individuals.
