Davao City Assessor Jaime Adalin took the witness stand on Monday, November 9, serving as the first defense witness as Vice President Sara Duterte’s legal team began presenting evidence on the 40th day of her impeachment trial.
Adalin, an engineer, formally took his oath before the impeachment court, with Atty. Lindon Bacquel initiating the direct examination as proceedings resumed.
The defense presented Adalin to leverage his personal knowledge of local tax declarations. Through his testimony, the defense seeks to establish that the real property covered by Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) No. 146-2024010775 was properly disclosed by Duterte in her Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs).
Furthermore, the defense aims to challenge the prosecution’s accusations regarding the property’s disclosure, characterizing the allegations as malicious and completely false.
Adalin is also expected to identify and authenticate official tax declarations and related documents pertinent to the disputed property title.