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Senator-judges question VP trial witness's China trip with Davao officials
A Davao City assessor testifying in the VP trial faced scrutiny from senator-judges over an overseas trip to China with other local government officials. The trip raised questions about the timing and funding of the travel during the proceedings.
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MANILA – Senator-judges pressed defense witness Engr. Jaime Adalin, Davao City Assessor, on Monday regarding his travel to China alongside other local government officials from the city. The issue surfaced during cross-examination when private prosecutor Benjamin Tolosa Jr. inquired about an alleged all-expense-paid trip undertaken by Davao City LGU officials in November 2025. Adalin's overseas travel became a point of contention as the senator-judges sought clarification on the nature, timing, and purpose of the China journey. The line of questioning underscored the tribunal's attention to the activities and movements of witnesses appearing in the high-profile case. The VP trial, being heard before the Senate sitting as an impeachment court, continues to draw scrutiny into various aspects of officials' conduct and transactions.