The Philippine presidential palace has declined to comment on whether Vice President Sara Duterte will be required to testify in her impeachment trial. Palace press officer Claire Castro stated that the decision lies with the senator-judges, emphasizing that the Palace is not in a position to comment on the matter.
The prosecution panel has requested that Duterte be subpoenaed to appear and testify in her own impeachment proceedings. However, the Palace has left the decision to the Senate, which is overseeing the trial. This stance comes as the impeachment process continues, with no official charges yet filed against Duterte.
Castro reiterated that the Palace is not involved in determining whether the vice president will be compelled to testify. The situation remains under the jurisdiction of the Senate impeachment court, which is responsible for conducting the trial and making legal decisions.
The ongoing impeachment process has drawn attention to the political dynamics within the country, with the Palace maintaining a neutral stance on the matter. No further details have been released regarding the potential subpoena or the timeline for the trial.
