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President Marcos has approved the release of Vice President Sara Duterte's tax records for her impeachment trial, with the Palace asserting the move is lawful and not politically motivated. The defense has remained silent on the development, while the prosecution clarifies the approval is not a blessing for the impeachment.
Rep. Leila de Lima dismissed the lawsuit as "plain harassment" and urged Duterte’s camp to instead face the impeachment trial.
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Mans Carpio, husband of the Philippine Vice President, has filed a complaint against the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) chief, and several lawmakers. The complaint alleges issues related to bank secrecy and data privacy concerning bank records.
The impeachment trial of VP Sara Duterte continues with prosecution and defense teams debating procedural changes to hasten the process, while public surveys indicate a strong desire for the ruling to be based on law and evidence rather than politics. Discussions also include the financial arrangements for the defense team and the potential testimony of bank managers.
Lawyer Manases 'Mans' Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, has filed a lawsuit against three priests, three nuns, a Protestant pastor, and others for allegedly damaging his reputation through a corruption lawsuit.
The Philippine House of Representatives' Justice Committee has approved impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte, finding sufficient grounds to proceed. This development has prompted senators to hold caucuses to prepare for a potential impeachment trial, while Duterte's camp criticizes the process.
House lawmakers have insisted that they did not violate Mans Carpio’s data privacy and bank secrecy during a House committee hearing on the impeachment of his wife, Vice President Sara Duterte.
The Philippine House of Representatives has approved articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte, with her camp stating readiness for a Senate trial. The vote count and proceedings were closely monitored amidst political tensions.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has initiated an audit probe into the tax records of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Mans Carpio. This development follows House lawmakers' deferral o