Former Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice Amparo Cabotaje-Tang takes the witness stand on the 24th day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Monday, Sept. 14. Cabotaje-Tang is the prosecution’s first witness as the Senate impeachment court begins tackling Article II, which accuses Duterte of allegedly acquiring unexplained wealth. The prosecution is expected to qualify her as an expert witness on public accountability and integrity in public office. #Manilabulletin #Manilabulletinon

Presiding Officer Chiz Escudero allows former Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice Amparo Cabotaje-Tang to testify as a prosecution witness in the impeachment trial’s Article II, which covers unexplained wealth. Escudero said the defense may opt to conduct its cross-examination of Cabotaje-Tang tomorrow instead of today.

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