WATCH: Padilla cites historical use of aliases in OVP fund debate
MANILA, Philippines – Senator-Judge Robin Padilla delivered a lengthy historical recount on the use of aliases during Day 19 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Wednesday.
While citing historical figures including national heroes, the Trece Martires and even former Sen. Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., who reportedly used the pseudonym “Marcial Bonifacio,” Padilla asked the prosecution panel about the relevance of aliases to the Office of the Vice President’s acknowledgment receipts.
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In response, the prosecution cited the Anti-Alias Law, saying aliases are permissible as long as the person’s real identity is officially disclosed.
The prosecution also stressed that the use of aliases was not an issue in the case because it had not been raised by the defense or included in the pre-trial stipulations.
Senator Bam Aquino, meanwhile, pointed out that while his grandfather Ninoy Aquino used a pseudonym, he never handled or received confidential funds, adding that “Marcial Bonifacio” does not appear on any of the OVP acknowledgment receipts./dp
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