Politics · Philippines Bureau
Defense presents evidence of Carpio purchasing shoes for youth basketball team
A defense witness in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial presented photographic evidence Thursday showing her husband purchasing athletic shoes in Malaysia for a youth basketball team. The purchase, valued at P256,882 at a Nike store in Kuala Lumpur, was flagged by prosecution expert witness Atty. Alexander Cabrera.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — Atty. Manases Carpio, spouse of Vice President Sara Duterte, was documented buying shoes in Malaysia for a youth basketball team in early 2025, according to evidence presented during her ongoing impeachment proceedings Thursday.
The defense introduced a photograph showing Carpio at a Nike retail outlet in Kuala Lumpur making the athletic footwear purchase. The transaction totaled P256,882, according to prosecution expert witness Atty. Alexander Cabrera, who identified the receipt during testimony.
The evidence forms part of the defense strategy in the high-profile impeachment trial of the Vice President. Details surrounding the nature of the youth basketball team and the context of the purchase remain under examination in the proceedings.
The impeachment case, which centers on allegations against Duterte, continues to draw significant public attention as both prosecution and defense present their respective evidence and witness testimony before the Senate.
The trial underscores ongoing political tensions at the highest levels of Philippine government, with proceedings expected to continue in coming sessions.