MANILA, Philippines – The Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte shifted focus this week from witness testimony to a key legal battle over access to her financial records, as senator-judges heard oral arguments on whether to subpoena her bank accounts, tax returns, and Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) documents in connection with Article II of the Articles of Impeachment, which alleges unexplained wealth and undeclared assets.
The impeachment court deferred its ruling until July 20, saying it needed more time to study the legal issues raised by both the prosecution and the defense.
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The prosecution argued that the records are crucial in proving allegations of unexplained wealth under Article II of the impeachment complaint, while the defense maintained that the request amounts to a “fishing expedition” that violates Duterte’s rights to confidentiality and due process. FEATURED STORIES
