House prosecutors name forensic analyst Alexander Cabrera as final witness in Duterte impeachment
House prosecutors announced that forensic analyst Alexander Cabrera will be the last witness for the prosecution in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial.
The House prosecution panel disclosed that financial forensic analyst Alexander B. Cabrera will serve as the final witness in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, as stated by House prosecutor Chel Diokno on the trial’s 37th day. Senate impeachment court presiding officer Francis Escudero asked whether the prosecution would still present the NBI witness after Cabrera’s testimony, and Diokno affirmed that he is the last witness for the case-in-chief.
Court spokesperson Regie Tongol explained that the prosecution has filed a manifestation to drop Article III, the bribery allegation, meaning the focus will shift to Article II concerning alleged unexplained wealth. Friday’s session ended with Cabrera’s direct examination, and the defense is scheduled to cross-examine him on Monday.
Why it matters
The testimony will determine the outcome of the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte.
How the sides frame it
HIGH AGREEMENTBoth camps report the same factual development that forensic analyst Alexander Cabrera is the prosecution's final witness, but left-leaning coverage emphasizes the trial’s nearing conclusion while centrist coverage highlights the procedural naming and shift to Article II.
LEFT
Frames the development as the prosecution’s final witness testifying as the impeachment trial nears its end.
CENTER
Frames the development as the House prosecutors naming the forensic analyst as the final witness and noting the procedural shift to Article II.
The left emphasises
- final witness testifies as Duterte impeachment trial nears its end
- defense will now complete its cross-examination of Cabrera
- possible re-direct questioning before the prosecution moves to its concluding phase
How this story developed
- Oct 8 ICC declares former Philippine president Duterte competent to face trial
- Oct 9 The ICC Trial Chamber III ruled Duterte fit to stand trial.
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