The Senate impeachment court declares Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte as a hostile witness during the impeachment trial of his sister, Vice President Sara Duterte. The ruling is issued on the 31st day of the proceedings, as Baste Duterte takes the stand to testify.
The court’s decision allows the House prosecution panel to ask leading questions and questions that can be answered with yes or no. Sources also report that Baste Duterte is called to address matters involving Davao City government transactions with GenCorp Industries Inc., a company Vice President Sara Duterte has linked to business interests referenced in her 2024 and 2025 Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net worth (SALNs).
