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Vice President Sara Duterte, speaks to the members of the media and answer questions during Press Conference at OVP Central Office, Mandaluyong City on Friday, February 7, 2025. (Arnel Tacson, 黑料社)
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MANILA, Philippines 鈥斕� Members of the House of Representatives who would serve as prosecutors in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte are planning to request the Senate Impeachment Court to issue subpoenas against her bank records, according to Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua.
Chua, a member of the House prosecution team, revealed on Monday that the team is now 鈥渆xploring legal options to obtain financial records鈥� that could be relevant to particular articles in the impeachment complaint against Duterte.听
鈥淭he impeachment process allows us to complete the evidence to support our case, and that includes subpoenaing financial records if necessary through the Senate impeachment court,鈥� the lawmaker said in a statement.听
鈥淭he Bank Secrecy Law provides an exception for impeachment cases, and we intend to use all legal means to secure relevant documents, in addition to the evidence already present, that will aid in the trial,鈥� he added.听
Also on Monday, Senate President Francis Escudero revealed that the impeachment trial of Duterte will commence after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr鈥檚 fourth State of the Nation Address.听
鈥淢ost likely when the new Congress already enters into its functions 鈥� after Sona. Sona, I think it is on July 21. So [the] trial will commence after that day,鈥� Escudero said.听
Since Congress is in recess, Chua said the preparation for the trial will continue.听
鈥淭his will not prevent us from doing our job. We will ensure that when the trial begins, and as we proceed, we have the necessary documents, testimonies, and financial records to present. We have a strong case against the Vice President,鈥� he said.听