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Davao accountant linked to firm that audited VP Duterte companies
A Davao City accountant was revealed Tuesday to have been a partner at an accounting firm that allegedly conducted audits of companies connected to Vice President Sara Duterte. The disclosure emerged during cross-examination in what appears to be a legal proceeding involving the Vice President.
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Vingelin Bajan, an accountant from Davao City, was questioned Tuesday about her former role as a partner at Ampil, Elises, Ciudadano & Co., according to statements made during court proceedings. Private prosecutor Atty. Mae Divinagracia posed questions to Bajan regarding her partnership status at the accounting firm during cross-examination.
The line of questioning centers on the firm's alleged involvement in auditing companies with reported links to Vice President Sara Duterte. The prosecution's line of inquiry suggests potential connections between Bajan's professional background and the auditing of entities associated with the Vice President.
The cross-examination represents part of an ongoing legal matter, though specific details about the charges or the nature of the investigation remain under scrutiny. The case highlights questions about potential conflicts of interest and professional relationships within accounting and corporate auditing circles in the Philippines.
Bajan's testimony forms part of the prosecution's case in what appears to be a complex financial or administrative investigation. The proceedings underscore ongoing scrutiny of corporate governance and auditing practices related to high-ranking government officials.