Luistro tells Padilla: Conviction is not a ground to disqualify witness

MANILA, Philippines — House prosecution lead counsel Rep.

Gerville Luistro argued briefly on Wednesday with Senator-judge Robin Padilla after the latter requested to avoid taking to the witness stand persons who may be facing legal cases.

Padilla was referring to the prosecution’s first two witnesses – National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Regional Director Jeremy Lotoc, ...