Francis Corona said his father was in "high spirits" hours before he is set to testify in the proceedings. Before heading for the Senate to testify at his impeachment trial, a calm Corona faced nearly 700 court employees who prayed and wished the magistrate well.
Corona, who is set to take the stand on Day 40 of his impeachment trial, arrived at around 10:10 am for the inter-faith rally and send off ceremony organized by Supreme Court employees. Corona didn't give any interviews and left shortly at around 11:15 am on board his black SUV. He is expected to drop by his office and leave for the Senate at around 1 p.m.
Security personnel at the SC estimated the number of the predominantly red-clad employees, who attended the send-off, between 600 and 700.
"They've been here since early morning and people keep trickling in," a security personnel told InterAksyon in Filipino.
During the send-off, Corona's wife, Cristina, and children, Francis and Carla, were given a standing ovation during the brief ceremony. Also in attendance were Corona's Ateneo law school fratmates from the Fraternal Order of Utopia.
Shortly after the ceremony, Corona waved goodbye to his supporters and boarded his car to the Senate.source: interaksyon.com
