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BIR Official to Testify in Duterte Impeachment Trial Over Wealth Claims
The Bureau of Internal Revenue's chief of staff will take the witness stand Thursday as the Senate impeachment court examines Vice President Sara Duterte's financial records. The testimony marks a significant development in the ongoing trial centered on allegations of unexplained wealth.
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The Senate impeachment court is set to hear testimony from Bureau of Internal Revenue chief of staff Anne Loraine Garcia-Marquez on Thursday in connection with Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, according to court proceedings scheduled for Day 36 of the case.
Garcia-Marquez's appearance is expected to focus on financial records and tax-related matters pertaining to the vice president, as the court continues examining allegations regarding the source and documentation of Duterte's assets. The testimony represents part of the prosecution's effort to present documentary evidence and expert witness accounts in support of the impeachment complaint.
The vice president has faced scrutiny over the origins of significant wealth increases documented during her tenure as Davao City mayor. The impeachment case, which began in late 2024, has included testimony from various government officials and financial experts examining bank records and property transactions.
The Senate impeachment court has been hearing arguments and evidence throughout the trial process as it determines whether grounds exist to remove Duterte from office. Thursday's session will be among several scheduled witness testimonies as both the prosecution and defense present their respective cases.