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Davao assessor testifies Carpio property listed in Duterte's SALN
A Davao City land assessor has testified that a property owned by attorney Manases Carpio was declared in Vice President Sara Duterte's Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth, countering claims the asset went unreported.
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MANILA — During the resumption of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial on Monday, a Davao City land assessor provided testimony regarding a property owned by attorney Manases Carpio, whose wife is the Vice President.
The assessor's statement contradicts allegations that the property had not been declared by Duterte in her Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth, or SALN. According to the testimony, the property in question was actually listed in the official document.
The testimony was presented by the defense counsel, Lindon Bacquel, as part of the ongoing impeachment proceedings against the Vice President. The case centers on questions regarding the accuracy and completeness of Duterte's financial disclosures.
The impeachment trial has examined various property holdings and their disclosure in official documents. Duterte's legal team has maintained that all required assets have been properly reported in accordance with regulations governing public officials' financial statements.
The proceeding continues as the impeachment panel reviews evidence related to the Vice President's compliance with disclosure requirements.