Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua said Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) official records raise serious questions about Vice President Sara Duterte's true financial standing. He described her as a billionaire based on these government documents previously beyond public scrutiny. Chua questioned the sources of these funds and their regular receipt.
Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua said, "The truth has been revealed, our Vice President is a billionaire. It is an undisputed fact – not based on mere testimony, but on official documents and government records that, until now, have remained beyond public scrutiny."
He stressed that the magnitude and frequency of transactions in the AMLC documents cannot be brushed aside. "The only question that must be answered is simple but fundamental: who gave her money of this magnitude, and why was she receiving such amounts regularly?" Chua said.
Chua pointed to non-disclosure issues, citing inconsistencies between AMLC findings and Duterte’s statements of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALNs). He challenged claims that the funds came from legitimate business, noting Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) records show tied companies as bankrupt or not generating sufficient earnings. He suggested verifying tax records from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), calling it a matter of accountability and possible unexplained wealth.
Duterte counsel Sheila Sison said the AMLC report and cited documents are not part of the two impeachment complaints against the vice president. She questioned the House committee on justice proceedings.
