Summary
Highlights
Senators Padilla and Cayetano express concerns regarding the potential chilling effect of recent NBI investigations and the integrity of the impeachment process.
The court officially takes up the motions for subpoenas regarding bank, AMLC, and BIR records. Oral arguments are presented by the prosecution and defense teams.
Prosecution lead Chel Diokno argues for the necessity of accessing financial records, while defense counsel Michael Poa counters, alleging the requests constitute a fishing expedition violating due process.
Attorneys provide their rebuttals regarding subpoenas and confidentiality. The prosecution officially withdraws several witnesses, and the court advises parties to limit lengthy legal discourses during future sessions.
The impeachment court session for Vice President Sara Duterte is called to order with a quorum established and opening prayers.