WATCH: Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Nov. 12, 2026

Inquirer.net - Nov 12, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte enters its 43rd day on Thursday, with her defense team set to present four witnesses, led by Bank of the Philippine Islands Senior Vice President and lawyer Paul Roderick Ysmael. Ysmael will be followed by Mendoza Antero & Associates senior partner lawyer Anel Martin

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