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Lacson: wealth claims against Sara Duterte are still subject to defense scrutiny
Sen. Panfilo Lacson, a senator-judge, said the findings presented by forensic accountant Alexander Cabrera still have to be tested by the defense and should not be treated as conclusive, the Daily Tribune reported on October 10.
Senator-judges will vote on conviction, so their stated approach matters.
Expect cross-examination to decide how much weight the number carries.
An early sign of how at least one judge weighs evidence.
DailyDrop Philippines edition No. 6 · Morning · SAT., OCT. 10, 2026