Duterte defense claims prosecution is trying to 'mind-condition' public with SEC document
Vice President Sara Duterte’s lawyers argued that the House panel’s presentation of an SEC-prepared shareholding summary was an attempt to influence public opinion.
During the 27th day of the trial, attorney Justin Nicol Gular objected to the prosecution’s use of a document titled “Summary of VP Sara Duterte Shareholdings.” He said the figures listed were actually authorized, subscribed shares, not a true summary, and accused the panel of trying to condition the public’s mind about the vice president’s alleged unexplained wealth.
Why it matters
The dispute underscores political tensions over alleged corruption involving the Philippines' vice president.
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