The trial focused on Article I (Misuse of Confidential and Intelligence Funds) and transitioned into Article II (Betrayal of Public Trust and Unexplained Wealth). Key figures included officials from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and various commercial banks.
The prosecution unexpectedly announced that former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV would no longer be presented as a witness after Trillanes requested to step down, teasing an independent press conference to disclose his findings instead. Proceedings stalled when the prosecution requested a last-minute swap of witness order, prompting sharp objections from the defense and leading the court to temporarily suspend proceedings. Senator-Judge Raffy Tulfo scolded the prosecution team for fielding redundant witnesses, demanding they become far more strategic to avoid wasting time.
