The House Prosecution panel is set to present officials from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the House of Representatives as witnesses in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, which begins Monday, July 6.
First witnesses named
According to a manifestation submitted by the prosecution, the initial witnesses include NBI Regional Director Atty. Jeremy Lotoc, NBI Senior Agent John Mark Calilung, and Legislative Security Bureau Executive Director Capt. Belinda Bello of the Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms. These three individuals are listed as witnesses for the fourth article of impeachment, which accuses the Vice President of culpable violation of the Constitution, high crimes, and betrayal of public trust.
Allegations of assassination threats
The charges stem from alleged threats made by the Vice President to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez. The prosecution will present its witnesses from July 6 to July 8.
