The Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial resumed on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, marking its 41st day as the Senate impeachment court proceeded with hearings following the formal declaration of a quorum by 13 senator-judges.
The session opened with a prayer led by Senator-Judge Bam Aquino before the court continued hearing arguments and witness testimonies related to the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte.
The defense panel presented its second witness, Engr. John Kenneth Enumerables, the assessor of the Island Garden City of Samal, to testify regarding a property being linked to Vice President Duterte and her husband, Atty. Manases Carpio.
According to the defense, the witness was called to challenge the prosecution’s allegation that the Vice President failed to properly declare, or incorrectly declared, the property in her Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN).
The property in question is located in Samal, Davao del Norte, and has been cited by prosecutors as part of their efforts to establish alleged discrepancies in Duterte’s asset declarations.
Enumerables’ appearance followed the testimony of the defense’s first witness, Davao City Assessor Engr. Jaime G. Adalin, who faced criticism from several senator-judges during Monday’s proceedings for failing to provide clear and direct answers to questions raised by both prosecutors and members of the impeachment court.
The issue prompted Senator-Judge Vicente “Tito” Sotto III to seek clarification from Presiding Officer Francis “Chiz” Escudero regarding the penalties that may be imposed on individuals who provide false statements before the impeachment court.
Escudero explained that any witness who gives evasive answers or deliberately lies during testimony may be cited for contempt by the impeachment court.
He further noted that witnesses could also face perjury charges before regular courts if sufficient grounds exist for legal action.
The presentation of the defense’s second witness comes as both camps continue to litigate allegations surrounding Vice President Duterte’s declared assets, with the impeachment proceedings remaining focused on questions involving her SALN and claims of alleged undisclosed or improperly declared properties.