Jay Tolosa, the newest addition to the roster of private lawyers tapped by the House of Representatives’ prosecution team, answers questions during a press briefing in this file photo taken on June 22, 2026. — Screengrab from INQUIRER.net video
MANILA, Philippines — An early examination of the bank records and tax returns of Vice President Sara Duterte early in her impeachment trial will avoid delays, lawyer Jay Tolosa, spokesman of the House prosecution panel, said in a news conference on Wednesday.
That’s why prosecutors decided to request subpoenas from the impeachment court for the documents this early to support the second article of impeachment, which focuses on unexplained wealth.
He pointed out that, based on the prosecution’s schedule of evidence presentation, that would be the last to be tackled.
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