Impeachment Court Reschedules Witness Testimony in Vice President Sara Duterte Trial
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- Philippine Daily Inquirer
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The impeachment court has rescheduled the testimony of former Department of Education special disbursing officer Edward Fajarda to September 7, 2026. Presiding officer Francis Escudero announced the move after the Senate Medical Bureau confirmed that Fajarda suffered a stroke and requires two weeks of medical rest. The appearance remains contingent on Fajarda receiving medical clearance from his neurologist. Fajarda was intended to be a prosecution witness regarding allegations that Vice President Sara Duterte misused 612.5 million pesos in confidential funds.
During the proceedings, the court also addressed the use of inappropriate language. Defense lawyer Kristine Ferrer urged the prosecution to avoid terms such as scam, mastermind, and lying. Impeachment court spokesperson Reginald Tongol stated that the court will issue a ruling on August 26 to establish clear guidelines for courtroom conduct and potential sanctions, including fines or detention, to prevent future incidents.
In separate developments on August 24, the House prosecution panel requested that the Senate subpoena three Armed Forces of the Philippines officials: Col. Manaros Boransing II, Col. Magtanggol Panopio, and Col. Adonis Bajao. These officials are requested to appear before the court on August 26.
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- The reporting emphasized the court's efforts to regulate language and conduct during the trial alongside the scheduling of the witness.
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- The reporting focused on the procedural updates of the trial, specifically the request for military subpoenas and the witness's medical absence.
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