Prosecution drops sheriff punched by Sara Duterte, 5 more witnesses in impeachment trial

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Counsel for the prosecution Rep. Chel Diokno makes a manifestation during the Day Six of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on July 15, 2026.

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NBI chief Melvin Matibag will be the last witness of the prosecution for grave threats, after which it will present witnesses knowledgeable on the Vice President's confidential funds

MANILA, Philippines – The prosecution team will no longer present the sheriff punched by Vice President Sara Duterte when she was Davao City mayor, in her impeachment trial.