The eighth day of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial focuses on National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag's testimony, which serves as the final witness for the House prosecution panel's presentation of evidence under Article IV.This article details allegations against Duterte, including her alleged assassination threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and then-House Speaker Martin Romualdez, as well as claims she incited sedition through public statements.Matibag is expected to provide information and facts from the NBI's preliminary investigation into these charges.

House prosecution spokesperson Zia Alonto Adiong emphasized that Matibag's testimony will corroborate previous witness accounts and offer new insights to the impeachment court.Lawyer Benjamin Tolosa Jr.noted that Matibag's role is critical in shedding light on the bureau's probe into Duterte's alleged death threats against Marcos Jr.

The prosecution also stated that Senate impeachment court presiding officer Francis Escudero will decide which questions are appropriate during Matibag's testimony.

This day marks a pivotal moment as the House prosecution aims to conclude its evidence presentation before the Senate tribunal, setting the stage for potential deliberations and rulings on Duterte's impeachment case.