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Cayetano slams prosecution over Carpio spending questions in Duterte trial
Senator Pia Cayetano expressed strong disapproval of the prosecution's line of questioning during Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, particularly regarding purchases of athletic shoes by the respondent's spouse.
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MANILA — Senator Pia Cayetano on Thursday voiced her displeasure at the prosecution's questioning during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, specifically objecting to inquiries about expenditures made by the respondent's spouse, Manases Carpio.
Cayetano said she could not conceal her "disdain" toward the prosecution's focus on Carpio's purchase of shoes intended for his son and other athletes, along with their guardians. The senator's objection highlighted growing tensions over the scope and direction of questioning in the high-profile proceeding.
The prosecution's emphasis on Carpio's spending marked another contentious moment in the trial, which has drawn sustained public attention. Cayetano's intervention underscored disagreements among senators regarding what constitutes relevant evidence in the case against the Vice President.
The impeachment trial continues to be closely watched as lawmakers weigh the prosecution's case against Duterte, with procedural and evidentiary disputes shaping the course of proceedings.