00:00Vice President Sara Duterte's defense team opposes the prosecution's attempt to call retired Justice Amparo Cabotahitang as a witness on
00:07the unexplained wealth case.
00:09Defense lawyer Mark Vinluan argues that Cabotahitang was a surprise witness whom the prosecution did not list in their pretrial
00:16brief.
00:16The defense also says it violates due process and questions her relevance to the case.
00:21But despite the objection, the impeachment court allows Cabotahitang to testify.
00:26House Prosecutor Chell Diokno insists Cabotahitang's testimony sheds light on the legal framework on public accountability.
00:33Real transparency, if you're honored, please, is not just about live-streaming this trial.
00:38Real transparency means that the people can understand what is happening.
00:44On the witness stand, Cabotahitang says the President and the Vice President should divest from all businesses.
00:50She also says cash on hand and cash in bank should be specified in an official's statement of assets, liabilities,
00:56and net worth, citing Republic Act 6713.
00:59During the trial, the defense team also attempts to demolish the credibility of Cabotahitang.
01:04Were you promised anything in return in exchange for your testimony today, ma'am?
01:09No, sir.
01:10And I will never testify if ever I was offered anything material or otherwise.
01:17My testimony is not for sale, sir.
01:20Do you like VP Sarah?
01:22I do not know her personally.
01:24I don't know her personally.
01:25Kakamping po ba kayo, ma'am?
01:26Po?
01:27Kakamping po kayo.
01:29Anong ibig sabihin nun?
01:31Yung affiliated with the pink.
01:35No, I've never been political in my life.
01:38I've always been apolitical.
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