House prosecutor Chel Diokno defended the prosecution’s request for Vice President Sara Duterte’s financial records, arguing before the Senate impeachment court that it is supported by Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) reports and is not a “fishing expedition.”
Diokno said AMLC records showed about P6.7 billion in transactions linked to Duterte’s accounts since 2007, including over P3 billion during her time as Davao City mayor and vice mayor.
He maintained that these records provide sufficient factual basis to seek bank documents relevant to allegations of unexplained wealth.
Diokno also argued that the Articles of Impeachment contain detailed allegations and supporting evidence, including claims of wealth disproportionate to lawful income and incomplete asset disclosures.
He added that jurisprudence supports reviewing a public official’s financial records throughout their period in office when investigating allegations of unexplained wealth.
Source: PhilNews24 | July 21, 2026
