Pia Cayetano irked as prosec questions Carpio’s spending for athletes

Inquirer.net - Nov 12, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Pia Cayetano on Thursday said she could not hide her “disdain” on the line of questioning of the prosecution in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte when it touched on the purchase of shoes of respondent’s spouse Manases Carpio intended for his son and other athletes and their guardians.

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