House prosecution to present Duterte’s bank records within the week

Inquirer.net - Sep 30, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel said it intends to finally present Vice President Sara Duterte’s bank records before the Senate impeachment court within the week. House trial spokesperson Ace Barbers disclosed the timetable as prosecutors prepare to move deeper into the financial evidence under Article II. Article II covers Vice President Sara Duterte’s

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