3RD WITNESS. National Bureau of Investigation Director Melvin Matibag testifies in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on July 21, 2026.

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The prosecution moves on to the presentation of its case on Duterte's alleged misuse of confidential funds when the trial resumes on July 29

MANILA, Philippines – The prosecution panel in the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte finished on Wednesday, July 22, the presentation of the fourth impeachment article, which seeks to hold her liable for her threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

The prosecution waived its right to conduct a redirect examination of its third witness, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag, saying it was “unnecessary.”