On Day 11 of the Vice President’s impeachment trial, the prosecution finally brings out long-infamous names — from Mary Grace Piattos to Andy C. Lim — in their bid to weave a narrative that Duterte misused her confidential funds
‘Actually, umamin naman ‘yong witness na hindi naman nila naging finding ‘yan,’ defense spokesperson Michael Poa says, referring to the Commission on Audit rule on disbursing confidential funds
The veteran lawyer injects levity on days 11 and 12 of the trial. Her colleagues in the prosecution hope the narrative she’s woven resonates with the public.
For the prosecution, it’s not just about presenting a legally and politically sound argument — it’s also about making sure their narrative reaches a wider public
‘But ‘yan lang po talaga, na wala namang masamang nangyari doon. And, nabanggit ko na rin kahapon, that it was actually COA-ICFAO that asked for that meeting,’ defense spokesperson Michael Poa says
On the sidelines, one of Senator Imee Marcos’ staff is heard suggesting that she cite the witness — state auditor Roderick Wamil — in contempt
An exasperated private prosecutor Lorna Kapunan even suggests using the defense’s documents — which she says with certainty are the same as the prosecution’s — to speed up the process
Sa susunod na budget hearings, huwag lang itanong kung magkano ang ilalaan sa flood control. Tanungin kung nasaan ang science.
Senator-judges grill former Office of the Vice President special disbursing officer Gina Acosta on the level of due diligence she exercised in examining the documentary evidence for confidential funds liquidation
Surveys show that a big majority of Filipinos support the passage of an anti-dynasty law. Yet, why do we keep on electing families?