Highlights: Day 38 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Oct. 12, 2026

Inquirer.net - Oct 12, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – Day 38 of the trial on Monday centered on the cross-examination of prosecution forensic financial analyst Alexander Cabrera, who conceded that his report showing P817 million in alleged unexplained wealth was based on available documents and did not include records submitted directly by Duterte or her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio.  Defense counsel

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