MANILA, Philippines - The wife of Chief Justice Renato Corona is now certain to testify on their bank accounts with the Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank) when the defense presents its evidence in the impeachment trial of the magistrate.
"We are now sure that the Chief Justice's wife will testify, but we are not sure if the Chief Justice himself will testify," retired Associate Justice Cuevas, Corona's lead counsel, said in an interview Wednesday before meeting with Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile on the new trial schedule.
Cuevas also said Cristina will testify on the alleged irregularities in Corona's statement of assets, liabilities and net worth, which Article of Impeachment No. 2 also accuses the Chief Justice of failing to publicly disclose.
"She will also testify on the SALN," Cuevas said.
Aside from Cristina Corona, Cuevas said three members of the House of the Representatives - Crispin Remulla, Toby Tiangco and Hermilando Mandamas - will take the witness stand to testify on the veracity and authenticity of the impeachment complaint filed by the prosecution panel with the Senate.
source: interaksyon.com
