WATCH: Impeachment court declares OVP’s Ortonio as hostile witness

MANILA, Philippines – The impeachment court on Day 16 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s trial declared Office of the Vice President (OVP) assistant chief-of-staff Lemuel Ortonio as a hostile witness, allowing the House prosecution to ask him leading questions during direct examination./dp READ: LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Aug. 25, 2026