NBI expands probe into VP Duterte's wealth, scrutinizes Westgate88 firm

The National Bureau of Investigation is investigating Westgate88, a company allegedly linked to Vice President Sara Duterte and her spouse Atty. Manases Carpio, as authorities deepen their examination into claims of her "unexplained wealth," according to NBI Director Melvin Matibag.

Matibag identified Westgate88 as the subject of the latest phase of the probe, noting that the company's name was purportedly derived from associates connected to Duterte-Carpio. The investigation marks an expansion of the NBI's broader inquiry into the financial affairs of the vice president.

The probe into Duterte's alleged unexplained wealth has drawn intensifying scrutiny in recent weeks, with multiple government agencies examining various aspects of her financial portfolio. The NBI's widening investigation suggests authorities are casting a wider net to trace potential links between the vice president and various business entities.

The development comes amid mounting questions about the source and documentation of Duterte's assets and business interests. Authorities have not disclosed additional details regarding the specific nature of Westgate88's operations or the evidence prompting the investigation into the company's connections to the vice president and her husband.