Vice President Sara Duterte and her chief of staff, Zuleika Lopez (left photo). PHOTOS BY GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE/NIÑO JESUS ORBETA

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte may attend Tuesday’s impeachment trial to support her chief of staff, Zuleika Lopez, who is set to testify as the House prosecution panel’s third witness before the impeachment court.

Defense spokesperson Michael Poa said this while confirming that Duterte may attend the fifth day of the trial.

“She isn’t sure yet if she can make it today due to scheduled meetings; she still has to see if she can catch up or not,” Poa said in Filipino.

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