Chadrin Parian took the stand before the Senate impeachment court on Thursday as the sixth defense witness in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
As the trial entered its 43rd day, Atty. Justin Gular of the Vice President’s defense team conducted the direct examination. Parian’s testimony centered on establishing his relationship with Atty. Manases “Mans” Carpio as co-parents of children playing for the Elite Philippines youth basketball team.
Parian addressed a disputed credit card transaction amounting to ₱256,882.50 at the Nike store in Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur.
According to Parian, the purchase was a treat for the children after they won a tournament championship abroad.
”We went to Malaysia to compete because the kids had a basketball tournament… By the grace of God, the kids won the championship,” Parian said.
Recalling the incident, Parian noted that he was standing close to the counter when Carpio settled the bill.
”I was near the counter when he made the purchase. Natuwa po ako kaya kinuhanan ko ng photo,” Parian stated, presenting a photograph of the transaction to the court.
The defense presented Parian’s testimony and accompanying documents to challenge the material allegations under Article II of the articles of impeachment.