Baste Duterte Testifies as Hostile Witness in Vice President Sara Duterte's Impeachment Trial
Davao City mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte appeared as a prosecution witness on day 31 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment, but the court later declared him a hostile witness.
On the 31st day of the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, her brother Sebastian “Baste” Duterte was called to present Davao City records tied to GenCorp Industries Inc. The prosecution argued the testimony was adverse, prompting the judge to label him a hostile witness. Baste Duterte has served as Davao City mayor since 2022. The development adds a familial dimension to the high-profile political case.
Why it matters
The testimony reveals internal family conflict and could influence the outcome of a high-stakes impeachment of the Philippines' vice president.
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