Corona: ‘I can explain every cent of my property’

MANILA, Philippines — Chief Justice Renato Corona said he could account for “every cent” he spent on his properties and reiterated his willingness to testify in his impeachment trial.

The high court chief said the prosecutors made it appear that he had nothing prior to his career in the government.

“Ipinalalabas nila na ako’y walang-wala nung pumasok sa gobyerno. Nakapag-ipon ako nung ako’y top exec sa private sector,” Corona said over GMA Network’s “Unang Hirit” in his first interview since his trial began.

“I can explain every cent of my property,” Corona said.

Corona said he was willing to testify in court but this would depend on his lawyers if they would allow him.

“Open ako sa pagpunta sa senado para depensahan ang aking sarili ngunit depende ito sa aking mga abogado,” Corona said.

Corona added that he trusted the Impeachment Court, which was the reason why he submitted himself to its jurisdiction.