Manila, July 15 -- The House prosecution on Wednesday said the Senate impeachment court should have access to Vice President Sara Duterte's bank and tax records, along with other relevant evidence, to ensure senator-judges have the complete factual picture needed to render an impartial verdict.

At a press briefing, House trial spokesperson and Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong said allowing the presentation of relevant documents, testimonies and witnesses would enable the impeachment court to fully exercise its constitutional mandate.

"Ito'y isa doon sa panawagan at pagrerespeto din sa mandato po ng Senado (This is on the call and respect to the mandate of the Senate) to try and decide an impeachment case. Dahil unang-una pa, mabibi...