Record of the Senate - Integrated Bar of the Philippines

74 TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2012Mr. Roy. There is a very strong possibility that he will disclose everything.Senator Lacson. That is good enough for me, Mr. Counsel. Thank you.Mr. Roy. Thank you very much.Senator Sotto. Mr. President.The Presiding Officer. The Floor Leader.Senator Sotto. Yes, we take note of the motion filed by Senator Pimentel and the manifestation,although we do not have a vote being called. But, nevertheless, we can take it up on Monday duringthe caucus.The Presiding Officer. Before we adjourn, I just want to find out if your purpose is reallyto make a full disclosure and this is my understanding, correct me if I am wrong, of the bankaccounts of the Chief Justice. Why do you not select just a few of those you mentioned to besubpoenaed to be presented as witnesses who can substantiate the contents of the documents thatthey submitted to my office so that we will shorten the hours of examining witnesses.Mr. Roy. Precisely, Mr. President, we intend to put to very good use the time you havegranted us.The Presiding Officer. Yes, evaluate the witnesses. You may not need the 11 people.Mr. Roy. We request, anyway, that the subpoena be issued and we will make the properevaluation accordingly. If they are merely corroborative, then obviously, there would be no need.The Presiding Officer. All right. With that understanding.Mr. Roy. Thank you very much, Mr. President.Senator Sotto. So with that, Mr. President, may I ask the Sergeant-at-Arms to make anannouncement.The Sergeant-at-Arms. Please all rise.All persons are commanded to remain in their places until the Senate President and the Senatorshave left the session hall.Senator Sotto. Mr. President, I move that we adjourn today’s trial until two o’clock in theafternoon of Monday, May 14, 2012.The Presiding Officer. The motion to adjourn at the time and hour and date stated by theMajority Leader is hereby approved.The trial was adjourned at 6:05 p.m.