Senate resumes Corona trial, tackles Santiago motion vs subpoena of bank records

MANILA, Philippines – Nineteen senators showed up in the Senate on Tuesday, the 13th day of the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona since it started last January 16, and started by discussing the motion for reconsideration filed by Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago concerning the Senate’s decision to subpoena Corona’s bank records.

Senate President Juan Ponce-Enrile banged the gavel to signal the start of proceeding at around 2:00 p.m.

As of posting time, the senators are discussing Santiago’s motion.