Robin Padilla questions Cabrera's former firm ties; Diokno expresses full trust in witness

GMA Network - Oct 12, 2026

Senator-judge Robin Padilla on Monday questioned financial forensic analyst Alexander Cabrera over his former accounting firm"s ties to a company facing complaints allegedly involving billions of pesos. Despite this, House prosecutor Rep. Chel Diokno reaffirmed his full trust in the witness during Vice President Sara Duterte"s impeachment trial.

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