VP Duterte’s financial activity surged in public office – Diokno

Rep. Chel Diokno, a member of the House prosecution

MANILA, Philippines — Financial records dating back to Vice President Sara Duterte’s years as Davao City vice mayor and then mayor are directly relevant to the allegations under the second of four articles of impeachment filed against her, House prosecutor Rep. Chel Diokno said on Wednesday.

During the prosecution’s oral arguments on its motion for subpoenas, Diokno cited figures from an Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) report that had been submitted to the House committee on justice.

Citing that report, Diokno said Duterte’s financial activity “increased significantly,” starting in 2007, when transaction values surged to P208.15 million.

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