Legal expert Atty. Tibs Palasan clarified the precise statutory distinctions between ill-gotten wealth, hidden wealth, and unexplained wealth as the Senate Impeachment Court evaluates allegations against Vice President Sara Duterte.
Palasan noted that establishing clear legal definitions is essential for senator-judges to evaluate public accountability standards accurately.
Former Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice Amparo Cabotaje-Tang was called as an expert witness to provide authoritative guidance on public officer financial disclosure laws and jurisprudence.
