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PSBank official testifies on Duterte accounts in impeachment trial
A Philippine Savings Bank department head took the witness stand Tuesday to identify accounts held by Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband as prosecutors pressed their case under Article II of the impeachment proceedings.
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Irene Joy C. Ishida, PSBank's Department Head of Branch Operations, was presented by the prosecution to authenticate banking records relevant to the charges against the Vice President. Ishida was called to identify four active accounts among a total of 10 accounts maintained jointly by Duterte and her spouse.
The testimony marked a significant moment in the impeachment trial, as prosecutors sought to establish documentary evidence through banking institution records. The witness's identification of the accounts is expected to form part of the prosecution's broader evidentiary presentation under Article II of the impeachment complaint.
The impeachment case against Duterte has drawn intense public attention, with the proceedings featuring testimony from various witnesses presented by both prosecution and defense teams. The trial continues to unfold in Congress as lawmakers examine evidence related to the charges filed against the Vice President.
PSBank's cooperation in providing witness testimony underscores the role financial institutions play in impeachment proceedings and other high-profile legal cases. The prosecution is expected to present additional evidence and witnesses as the trial progresses through its scheduled phases.