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House prosecutors to present unexplained wealth evidence against VP Duterte
Representatives Terry Ridon and Jose Manuel Diokno will lead the presentation of evidence regarding Vice President Sara Duterte's alleged unexplained wealth as impeachment proceedings resume on Monday. The two lawmakers will alternate in presenting documents and legal arguments under Article II of the impeachment complaint.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — The House of Representatives will hear evidence on Vice President Sara Duterte's purported unexplained wealth beginning Monday, with prosecutors Reps. Terry Ridon and Jose Manuel "Chel" Diokno taking the lead in mounting the case.
Ridon announced Thursday that he and Diokno would jointly oversee the presentation of evidence and legal arguments during proceedings on Article II of the impeachment complaint filed against the Vice President. The two lawmakers plan to alternate their roles throughout the proceedings to ensure comprehensive coverage of the allegations.
The unexplained wealth article represents a significant component of the broader impeachment complaint against Duterte. The proceedings mark a crucial phase in the House-led inquiry into the Vice President's financial disclosures and asset accumulation over the years.
The presentation of evidence is expected to draw scrutiny from lawmakers across party lines as the House continues its impeachment investigation into the nation's second-highest elected official.