Prosecutors scrutinize VP Duterte's ₱98.6-million wealth declaration

MANILA — House prosecutors have begun scrutinizing Vice President Sara Z. Duterte's financial declarations as part of ongoing impeachment proceedings, focusing on whether her stated net worth of approximately ₱98.6 million as of end-2025 corresponds with documented legitimate income and financial records.

The examination represents an expansion of the impeachment inquiry into the vice president's affairs. Prosecutors have signaled their readiness to call Duterte to testify before the Senate impeachment court should investigators identify material discrepancies between her declared wealth and verifiable sources of income.

The financial review comes amid broader allegations that prompted the House to initiate impeachment proceedings against the vice president. Officials conducting the investigation have indicated they are cross-referencing her asset declarations with banking records, property ownership documents, and other financial instruments to establish the legitimacy of her stated wealth accumulation.

Duterte has previously maintained transparency regarding her financial holdings and income sources. The vice president's legal team has not yet responded to inquiries regarding the ongoing financial examination or the possibility of her testimony before the impeachment court.