Presentation Of VP Sara Duterte’s Bank Records May Begin Today, Oct. 1 – Prosecution

The House prosecution panel may begin presenting the subpoenaed bank records of the Vice President Duterte today, Oct. 1, as the Senate impeachment court shifts to full-day hearings on her alleged unexplained wealth.

House prosecution spokesman Ace Barbers said on Wednesday, Sept. 30, they are ready to go deeper into the financial evidence under Article II of the Vice President’s impeachment trial.

“This will be a fruitful week because we might start presenting the bank records today and tomorrow (Oct. 2),” he said.

Prosecutors intend to compare Duterte’s declared wealth and lawful sources of income with financial transactions reflected in records obtained from banks and other institutions.

The impeachment court earlier authorized subpoenas for peso-denominated bank records involving Duterte, her husband Manases Carpio and several entities after finding the requested documents prima facie relevant and material to Article II.

The prosecution said more than 1,800 bank, insurance and other financial documents have since been subjected to marking and processing ahead of their presentation in court.

The panel has offered to enter into stipulations with the defense on the subpoenaed bank records in an effort to dispense with as many as 20 bank representatives who would otherwise have to testify to authenticate the documents.

Barbers said the impeachment court has allotted longer hearing hours this week to accelerate the presentation of evidence.

“Yes, full day, from 10 a.m. Thursday with no time limit. It will be the same on Friday (Oct. 2),” he said.

The Senate impeachment court cancelled the trial for Wednesday to prepare for the whole-day marathon sessions from Oct. 1 to 15.

The impeachment court is currently hearing presentations regarding Article II or the alleged unexplained wealth of the Vice President.