The Senate impeachment court presiding officer warns witnesses in the Vice President Sara Duterte impeachment trial that they could face contempt charges and perjury if they lie under oath. The warning is directed at witnesses appearing before the court.

Across outlets, the core message is consistent: false testimony can trigger legal consequences, including contempt findings and potential perjury cases. GMA News Online and the Philippine Inquirer both highlight that Francis “Chiz” Escudero, as presiding officer, delivers the warning during the trial.

Philstar.com adds a specific trigger in its framing, referring to a witness who “flip-flops” on a “China” related point, while the other two pieces present the warning more generally without that same detail. All coverage ties the warning to witness conduct and the court’s response to alleged inconsistencies, using similar legal terminology about contempt and perjury.