Prosecutors defend bid for Sara Duterte's tax, bank records
House prosecutors in the Philippines are defending their request to subpoena Vice President Sara Duterte's financial records, citing evidence from the Anti-Money Laundering Council. The defense argues the move is an oppressive 'fishing expedition,' while prosecutors maintain it is necessary for the impeachment trial.
Why it matters
This case involves high-level political accountability and the legal processes surrounding the impeachment of a top government official.
MANILA, Philippines - House prosecutors defended their bid to subpoena Vice President Sara Duterte's bank and tax records, saying Anti-Money Laundering Council evidence already gave them a basis to seek the documents and that the request was not a "fishing expedition."
"This is not in any way a fishing expedition. In our case, we have already a basis for requesting for these records," House prosecutor and Akbayan Rep. Chel Diokno said in an interview with ANC's "Headstart" on Monday, July 20.
The prosecution has asked the Senate impeachment court to issue subpoenas for the bank, Bureau of Internal Revenue and AMLC records of Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases "Mans" Carpio.
Senator-judges are set to decide on the request Monday as the impeachment trial resumes in the afternoon.
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