Prosecution points to 4-year, multi-million peso gaps in VP Sara SALNs
The House prosecution panel in the Philippines has accused Vice President Sara Duterte of failing to truthfully declare assets in her Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) from 2022 to 2025. Prosecutors allege discrepancies totaling nearly 100 million pesos in some years, citing bank records and property holdings that were not properly disclosed.
Why it matters
This case is central to an ongoing impeachment trial, highlighting significant political instability and allegations of corruption involving a high-ranking government official.
Manila Bulletin - Prosecution points to 4-year, multi-million peso gaps in VP Sara SALNs
Prosecution points to 4-year, multi-million peso gaps in VP Sara SALNs
Prosecution flags alleged SALN gaps of P80M in 2022, P98M in 2023, P66M in 2024, and P70M in 2025.
Biggest gap comes in 2023, with over P71M in bank balances versus less than P15M declared under "others".
Prosecution also flags two Carpio properties worth over P9.45M that it says have no corresponding SALN entries.
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