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Property assessor explains valuation methods in VP Duterte SALN probe
A city assessor from Samal testified before the Senate on how property values are determined for financial disclosure documents. The testimony was part of an investigation into Vice President Sara Duterte's Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth.
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MANILA — The city assessor of Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS) provided technical testimony Tuesday on how property valuations are established for official declarations, addressing questions about Vice President Sara Duterte's financial disclosures.
Engineer John Kenneth Enumerables, the city assessor, told the Senate committee that matching market values with assessed property values serves as the primary basis for identifying and verifying properties listed in Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) declarations.
The testimony focused on standard assessment procedures used by local government units to determine property values for taxation and documentation purposes. Enumerables explained the methodologies employed in Samal to reconcile market assessments with official valuations.
The probe into Duterte's SALN declaration has drawn increased scrutiny regarding the accuracy and completeness of her reported assets. The Senate hearing examined documentation and procedures related to properties identified in her disclosure forms.
The investigation continues as lawmakers seek to verify the accuracy of financial declarations submitted by high-ranking government officials, with focus on ensuring proper valuation of real property holdings.