Witnesses may face contempt over ‘mockery’ of impeach trial — Lacson

MANILA, Philippines — Witnesses are reminded by Senator-judge Panfilo Lacson that the Senate Impeachment Court has the power to cite them for contempt if they make a “mockery of its proceedings. Senator Lacson’s reminder came after the testimony of the first defense witness in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, Davao City Assessor Engineer Jaime Adalin, who was observed laughing during the interjections of senator-judges. “Rule 5 under Resolution No. 39… expressly grants the impeachment court the power to cite for contempt of the court anybody for that matter. Yesterday was not a good day for the impeachment court, […]...Keep on reading: Witnesses may face contempt over ‘mockery’ of impeach trial — Lacson

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Nov 10, 2026 - 13:00

Witnesses may face contempt over ‘mockery’ of impeach trial — Lacson

MANILA, Philippines — Witnesses are reminded by Senator-judge Panfilo Lacson that the Senate Impeachment Court has the power to cite them for contempt if they make a “mockery of its proceedings. Senator Lacson’s reminder came after the testimony of the first defense witness in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, Davao City Assessor Engineer Jaime Adalin, who was observed laughing during the interjections of senator-judges. “Rule 5 under Resolution No. 39… expressly grants the impeachment court the power to cite for contempt of the court anybody for that matter. Yesterday was not a good day for the impeachment court, […]...

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