On #OnPoint, former Supreme Court justice Antonio Carpio explained the key advantages of becoming a state witness, noting that those who fully comply with their commitments are cleared of criminal liability and exempt from asset forfeiture. Responding to a question from Korina Sanchez-Roxas, Carpio said this is why prosecutors typically require restitution before approving state witness agreements, citing cases where respondents return or commit to return public funds as part of the deal. | Bily