Witnesses Testify on VP Duterte's 'Unusual' Bank Transactions in Impeachment Trial

Senators and witnesses, including former bank managers, weighed in on Vice President Sara Duterte's 'unusual' bank transactions and large withdrawals during her impeachment trial, with testimony bolstering claims of irregularities.

29 Jul, 09:46 — 29 Jul, 17:37

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Why this matters

The impeachment trial of a sitting Vice President is a significant political event, reflecting deep divisions within the government and potentially altering the political landscape of the Philippines. Its outcome could have lasting implications for governance and public trust.

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Vice President Sara Duterte is undergoing an impeachment trial
The House prosecution team is proceeding with Article 1 of the impeachment case
Duterte's defense team rejected a proposed alternate presentation flow

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The House prosecution team will proceed with Article 1 of the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte.

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Sara Duterte's defense team rejected a proposed alternate presentation flow for the impeachment trial.

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Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage from both outlets appears largely neutral, focusing on factual reporting of the impeachment trial's procedural developments without overt political framing.

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bloombergHigh3h ago

VP Duterte Aides Made ‘Unusual’ Cash Widthrawal, Banks Managers Tell Senate

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte’s aides made unusually large cash withdrawals in 2022 and 2023, former bank officers told the Senate impeachment court, which started tackling her alleged fund misuse on Wednesday.

By Cliff Venzon

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RapplerMostly Factual1h ago

4 cash-filled bags: Bank exec’s testimony supports Madriaga’s story on confi funds

A bank official confirms seeing two Office of the Vice President officials put P125 million in cash inside four bags, complementing a claim made by Sara Duterte's alleged bagman Ramil Madriaga on what happened on December 20, 2022

By Dwight de Leon

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inquirerMostly Factualjust now

Senators, witnesses weigh in on VP Duterte’s ‘unusual’ bank transactions

MANILA, Philippines— The alleged unusual huge cash withdrawals made by offices headed by Vice President Sara Duterte triggered discussions over whether they constituted covered or suspicious transactions that should have been reported to the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC). At Duterte’s impeachment trial on Wednesday, two prosecution witnesses— Violeta Constantino and Nenita Camposano—described as “unusual” the cash withdrawals by

By ggaviola

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philstarMostly Factual3h ago

COA auditors summoned to Sara Duterte trial

House prosecutors are now presenting evidence on Article I.

By Ian Laqui

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Coverage Timeline

First report: bloomberg · 29 Jul, 09:46|Full coverage: 4 · 8h|Window: 8h

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bloomberg29 Jul, 09:46First to report

VP Duterte Aides Made ‘Unusual’ Cash Widthrawal, Banks Managers Tell Senate

philstar29 Jul, 09:49

COA auditors summoned to Sara Duterte trial

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Rappler29 Jul, 11:15

4 cash-filled bags: Bank exec’s testimony supports Madriaga’s story on confi funds

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inquirer29 Jul, 17:37Latest update

Senators, witnesses weigh in on VP Duterte’s ‘unusual’ bank transactions

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Initial ReportingJuly 29 morning

Early reports confirmed the continuation of the impeachment trial and the specific procedural rejection by Duterte's defense team.

Live CoverageJuly 29 throughout the day

Ongoing, real-time updates are being provided to follow the trial's developments.

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Witnesses Testify on VP Duterte's 'Unusual' Bank Transactions in Impeachment Trial

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VP Duterte Aides Made ‘Unusual’ Cash Widthrawal, Banks Managers Tell Senate

4 cash-filled bags: Bank exec’s testimony supports Madriaga’s story on confi funds

Senators, witnesses weigh in on VP Duterte’s ‘unusual’ bank transactions

COA auditors summoned to Sara Duterte trial

Coverage Timeline

VP Duterte Aides Made ‘Unusual’ Cash Widthrawal, Banks Managers Tell Senate

COA auditors summoned to Sara Duterte trial

4 cash-filled bags: Bank exec’s testimony supports Madriaga’s story on confi funds

Senators, witnesses weigh in on VP Duterte’s ‘unusual’ bank transactions

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