LIVE UPDATES: Vice President Sara Duterte’s Impeachment Trial (Day 43)

Today is the 43rd day of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. The defense team will continue to present its witnesses before the Senate impeachment court.

10 a.m. – Trial begins.

10:10 a.m. – Presiding officer Sen. Francis Escudero reminds all parties about the rights of a witness.

He says an unsatisfactory answer is not inherently contemptible and reminds everyone to exercise restraint and utmost patience. 

He also asks parties to refrain from making declarations or asking questions that elicit fear rather than candor