A lighthearted moment unfolded during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte when Senator-Judge Lito Lapid questioned Ombudsman records custodian Karen Batu regarding the Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN).
The senator-judge humorously remarked about potentially being ridiculed by viewers, consequently asserting his demand for unlimited time during his line of questioning.
Lapid articulated that ordinary Filipinos might struggle to comprehend the lengthy and technical discussions surrounding SALN within the ongoing proceedings.
Prompted by this, Lapid inquired with Batu about a statement he had encountered, which alleged that no politician submits a truthful or honest SALN.
This exchange elicited laughter within the impeachment court before Batu reassured Lapid that she personally submits an honest SALN.