Impeachment court presiding officer Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero warned Tuesday that the court could enforce compulsory measures against Davao City Assessor Jaime Adalin if he fails to submit requested property and travel records concerning Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Atty. Manases “Mans” Carpio.
Adalin, who serves as the defense’s first witness, was previously ordered to supply a list of properties registered under Duterte and Carpio—individually or jointly—in Barangay Matina Crossing, Talomo District, Davao City, alongside details regarding a travel agency tied to his trips to China.
During Tuesday’s proceedings, Escudero noted that the documents had not yet been turned in despite Adalin’s commitment to provide them during Monday’s hearing. He instructed the clerk of court to follow up on the missing submissions.
”Yesterday, a request was made by Senator-judge [Bam] Aquino as well as Senator-judge [Risa] Hontiveros for the list of properties on or the name singularly or jointly of Atty. Carpio and the Vice President… We have not received such a report from Engr. Adalin, neither have we received a copy or name of the travel agency requested by Senator-judge Raffy Tulfo,” Escudero said.
”The chair therefore directs the Clerk of Court to kindly communicate with Engineer Adalin and follow up on the same,” he added.
Senator Risa Hontiveros also highlighted the delay, reminding the court of Adalin’s unfulfilled commitment from the previous day.
Escudero stated that the court expects compliance by Wednesday, warning of formal legal actions if the witness fails to meet the deadline without a valid justification.
”If by tomorrow the same is not yet complied with unless sufficient cause or reason is given, the court will be forced to issue compulsory process on the same,” he warned.