Chadrin Parian on Thursday took his oath before the Senate impeachment court as the sixth defense witness in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Defense counsel Atty. Justin Nicol Gular began the direct examination of Parian as the trial resumed on Nov. 12, its 43rd day.

According to the defense's offer of testimony, Parian is expected to establish that he and Atty. Manases R. Carpio are parents of children who are members of a children's basketball team called Elite Philippines.

He is also expected to testify on the circumstances surrounding a ₱256,882.50 credit card charge at Nike Pavilion in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The defense said Parian's testimony aims to disprove material allegations under Article II of the articles of impeachment, identify relevant documents and establish other matters related to his testimony.