VP Duterte flagged over dual compensation from Davao City government

MANILA — Vice President Sara Duterte was presented with a letter of authority from the Bureau of Internal Revenue during her impeachment trial on Thursday, after authorities flagged her for allegedly receiving compensation from Davao City government while serving as Vice President. The letter was introduced by Anne Loraine Garcia-Marquez, chief-of-staff of BIR Commissioner Charlito Blaquera, during the proceedings in the House of Representatives. The development raises questions about whether Duterte's continued receipt of payments from her former position as Davao City mayor is permissible under Philippine law governing public officials holding multiple positions. The Vice President's impeachment trial, which began following a complaint filed by Calauan, Laguna Representative Argentina Velasquez, centers on allegations of constitutional violations and betrayal of public trust. The dual compensation issue represents one of several controversies surrounding the Vice President's tenure in office and adds another dimension to the impeachment proceedings that are closely watched by lawmakers and the public.