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Prosecution demands VP Duterte explain alleged ₱818M wealth gap
The House prosecution panel is pressing Vice President Sara Duterte's defense team to account for nearly ₱818 million in allegedly unexplained wealth as the Senate impeachment court prepares to hear defense arguments. The challenge comes ahead of scheduled proceedings to examine evidence in the ongoing case.
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MANILA — Prosecutors handling the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte are demanding clarification on approximately ₱818 million in wealth that they contend lacks proper documentation or explanation.
The House prosecution panel raised the issue during proceedings on Saturday in Quezon City, pressing Duterte's legal representatives to present comprehensive responses to questions surrounding the accumulation of assets. The demand coincides with preparations for the Senate impeachment court to receive defense evidence on Monday, November 9.
Representatives from the prosecution team indicated that addressing the alleged gap in financial documentation is essential to the proceedings. The case has drawn significant public attention as it involves questions about the Vice President's financial disclosures and asset acquisition over a specified period.
The defense team is expected to present their position and evidence during the upcoming Senate impeachment hearings, where judges will evaluate claims and counter-claims in the high-profile political case.