Embattled Chief Justice Renato Corona arrived at the Philippine Senate to take the witness stand in his impeachment trial over allegations he has over US$ 10 million dollars and failure to declare it in his statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN).
The chief magistrate arrived at exactly 1:35 p.m. on board a black Chevrolet Blazer, keeping his promise to face his own impeachment trial which started last Jan. 16.
Corona was accompanied by his wife Cristina, family members and supporters including some Supreme Court employees.
His much-awaited appearance is a blockbuster, with the Senate running out of tickets for the first 200 people who wanted to watch the impeachment trial.
The Senate has tightened security to prevent any clash between pro- and anti-impeachment groups, which have been prevented to get closer at the GSIS building.
As early as 6 a.m., members of Pasay police arrived at the Philippine Senate to secure the area as additional law enforcers Southern Police District and regional battalion from the National Capital Region Police Office augmented the security forces.
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