Tang to Duterte lawyer: My testimony isn't for sale

Former Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice Amparo Cabotaje-Tang on Monday asserted that her testimony before the impeachment court was not offered in exchange for any favor. Cabotaje-Tang made the remark after Vice President Sara Duterte’s lawyer questioned her during Day 24 of the proceedings whether she had been promised anything for testifying. This exchange highlights the ongoing scrutiny of transparency and fairness within the Philippine judicial system. Tang's testimony could significantly influence the impeachment proceedings, making the integrity of her statements a critical point of attention. Corruption among public officials has been a persistent issue in the Philippines, and impeachment trials are seen as a mechanism to address such concerns. However, the public consistently monitors the trial process and the credibility of testimonies.