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Prosecution flags inconsistencies in VP Duterte property testimony
The House prosecution team has identified discrepancies in witness statements presented by Vice President Sara Duterte's legal team, suggesting potential undeclared properties in her financial disclosures. The findings were made public as hearings into the vice president's assets continue.
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MANILA — Prosecutors investigating Vice President Sara Duterte have noted significant inconsistencies in testimonies provided by defense witnesses regarding her property holdings, according to House prosecution adviser and spokesperson Ace Barbers.
Barbers flagged the discrepancies on Tuesday, indicating that the conflicting accounts suggest certain properties may not have been properly declared in Duterte's statements of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALNs). The identification of these gaps marks a substantive development in the ongoing examination of the vice president's financial disclosures.
The prosecution's observations point to potential gaps between witness accounts and the official records submitted by Duterte to relevant authorities. Such discrepancies in property declarations can carry significant implications for public officials subject to transparency requirements.
The case remains under active investigation, with further proceedings anticipated as both prosecution and defense continue presenting evidence and witness testimony. The outcome could have substantial consequences for the vice president's standing and compliance with asset disclosure regulations.