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Barbers questions scope of VP Duterte's disclosed business interests
Former Representative Robert Ace Barbers has raised questions about the completeness of Vice President Sara Duterte's financial disclosures, suggesting potential gaps between her actual business holdings and those declared in official statements.
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MANILA — Former Representative Robert Ace Barbers challenged the accuracy of Vice President Sara Duterte's financial disclosures during a press conference Tuesday, questioning whether she fully reported the value and extent of her business interests.
Barbers pointed to records presented during Duterte's impeachment proceedings as evidence of potential discrepancies in her statements of assets, liabilities, and net worth. He suggested that the official documentation may not capture the full scope of her business holdings.
The former lawmaker's allegations add to ongoing scrutiny of the Vice President's financial transparency, a matter that has gained prominence amid broader questions about government officials' asset disclosures.
Barbers did not immediately provide specific details about which assets or business interests he believed were underreported. The Vice President's office has not yet responded to the allegations.
The matter remains under public examination as questions persist about the completeness and accuracy of high-ranking officials' financial declarations required under Philippine law.