Davao assessor delays submission of Duterte-Carpio property documents

Davao City Assessor Engr. Jaime Adalin has failed to submit a comprehensive list of properties owned by Vice President Duterte and her husband, Senate Impeachment Court Presiding Officer Francis Escudero disclosed during proceedings on Tuesday. The documents were requested by senator-judges as part of the ongoing impeachment case against Duterte.

Adalin, who appeared as a defense witness, was specifically tasked with providing property records from the Davao assessor's office. The delay in submitting these documents has drawn attention amid the high-profile impeachment trial, which centers on multiple allegations against the vice president.

It remains unclear when the requested property documentation will be made available to the court. The non-submission of the records has prompted questions about the completeness of the defense's evidence presentation in the case.

The impeachment proceeding against Duterte, who took office in June 2022, represents a significant political development in the Philippines. The trial has drawn considerable public attention as it involves key figures and documents that could influence the outcome of the case.