Chadrin Parian takes the witness stand during the 43rd day of the impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte at the Philippine Senate in Pasay City, on Nov. 12, 2026. Earlier in the day, lawyer Anel Martin Antero took the witness stand and testified that Duterte's husband and lawyer Manases Carpio spent over P200,000 for a meal with friends in Tokyo, Japan. Later, senator-judges raised their hands after Senator-judge Pia Cayetano asked her colleagues whether they have bought any gear for the athletes. Meanwhile, lead defense counsel Sheila Sison and prosecution counsel Lorna Kapunan hugged after presiding officer Senator Chiz Escudero adjourned the trial. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
