Illustration of Senate impeachment court session involving subpoenas for Vice President Sara Duterte's financial records.
Illustration of Senate impeachment court session involving subpoenas for Vice President Sara Duterte's financial records.
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Impeachment court grants subpoenas for Sara Duterte financial records

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On Monday, July 20, 2026, the Senate impeachment court granted the prosecution request for subpoenas covering the bank and tax records of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Mans Carpio.

The documents from the BIR, AMLC and banks are due on July 30. BIR release of tax records requires authorization from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Defense spokesperson Michael Poa said the team had anticipated the ruling and may seek legal remedies, including a possible petition to the Supreme Court.

On July 21, 2026, the eighth day of the trial, NBI Director Melvin Matibag is scheduled to testify as the final witness under Article IV concerning grave threats.

What people are saying

Initial reactions on X highlight celebration of the subpoena as a prosecution victory with cheers for Chel Diokno. Defense figures like Harry Roque opposed the ruling. Some users and figures like Sen. Robin Padilla called for broader application to all officials' records.

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