The Senate impeachment court has rescheduled National Bureau of Investigation Director Melvin Matibag’s testimony to July 20 to accommodate his travel schedule.
The Senate impeachment court on Monday night ruled to move the testimony of National Bureau of Investigation Director Melvin Matibag to July 20. This allows him to appear before the impeachment court before departing later that day for an official engagement in Bangkok, Thailand.
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian proposed the revised schedule. He said it would give senator-judges additional time to review the evidence while allowing the NBI chief to catch an evening flight to Bangkok.
Presiding officer Senator Francis Escudero approved the proposal. He stressed that Matibag’s testimony must continue until both parties have completed their examinations. A subpoena was issued directing Matibag to appear at 2 p.m. on July 20.
Matibag is expected to testify on the NBI’s investigation into Vice President Sara Duterte’s Nov. 23, 2024 remarks. His testimony will cover the bureau’s findings and the criminal complaints that stemmed from the incident.
