Trial Day 5: Sara Duterte camp casts doubt on NBI witness' credibility

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DEFENSE. Defense counsel Mark Vinluan cross-examines National Bureau of Investigation BARMM Regional Director Jeremy Lotoc during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on July 13, 2026.

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The defense also downplays the inciting to sedition allegation against Duterte, as well as the seriousness of her alleged grave threats against President Marcos

MANILA, Philippines – The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte cast doubt on the credibility of the witness from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) during the impeachment trial’s fifth day on Tuesday, July 14.