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Duterte trial: Prosecution withdraws 2 of 4 AFP witnesses on DepEd CF
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Duterte trial: Prosecution withdraws 2 of 4 AFP witnesses on DepEd CF

In the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, the prosecution removed two of its four witnesses from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). This decision came after a second AFP officer completed his testimony on the same day. The witnesses were Maj. Gen. Adonis Bajao and Lt. Col. Carlos Sangdaan Jr., who were part of the evidence presented against Duterte. The move suggests potential challenges or changes in the prosecution's strategy during the ongoing trial.

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Duterte trial: Prosecution withdraws 2 of 4 AFP witnesses on DepEd CF

In the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, the prosecution removed two of its four witnesses from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). This decision came after a second AFP officer completed his testimony on the same day. The witnesses were Maj. Gen. Adonis Bajao and Lt. Col. Carlos Sangdaan Jr., who were part of the evidence presented against Duterte. The move suggests potential challenges or changes in the prosecution's strategy during the ongoing trial.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on the procedural change in the prosecution's witness lineup during an impeachment trial, which is a politically charged event. However, the tone remains neutral, focusing on the factual update rather than taking a clear ideological stance. There is no evident slant in the choice

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