The House committee on justice resumed impeachment hearings against Vice President Sara Duterte on April 22, 2026—day three—focusing on her alleged unexplained wealth. Lawmakers reviewed SALNs, SEC records, income tax returns, and heard from summoned witnesses including former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV and AMLC chief Eli Remolona Jr., following key documents obtained on April 21.
MANILA — The House committee on justice continued its impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte with its third session on April 22, shifting to allegations of unexplained wealth. The panel examined Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALNs) from the Ombudsman, income tax returns, and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) documents related to her companies.
Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV was summoned to support claims of multimillion-peso bank accounts held by Duterte and her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte. AMLC chief Eli Remolona Jr. testified and submitted bank records involving Duterte and her husband, Manases Carpio.
This follows earlier hearings on confidential fund misuse, including testimony from self-confessed bagman Ramil Madriaga about P125 million delivered in 2022. Committee member Zia Alonto Adiong said public hearings aim to conclude by April 29, with a report to the plenary by May 4. The House has until late June (60 session days from February 23) to act, needing one-third plenary approval for Senate trial.
