Proceedings centered on Article II regarding allegations of undisclosed bank transactions, SALN discrepancies, and unexplained wealth.
The Senate impeachment court opened with a strict admonition from the Presiding Officer addressing both prosecution and defense regarding decorum and trial delays. A heated exchange erupted over the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) confidentiality rule, as the defense argued that subpoenaing raw bank and insurance transaction logs violated statutory privacy protections. Defense attorney Sheila Sison requested additional time to cross-examine prosecution experts, which led prosecution spokesperson Rep. Dino Tolosa to publicly accuse the defense of engaging in intentional stalling tactics.
