Carpio: Impeachment court can subpoena VP Sara's bank records

Former Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio stated that the impeachment court can subpoena bank records, which could be crucial in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

He emphasized that accessing these bank records is the most important aspect of the trial, as it will be the central point of contention.

Vice President Sara Duterte is facing an impeachment trial for alleged "high crimes," including unexplained wealth and failure to disclose assets, with a key element involving her alleged receipt and expenditure of ₱125 million in confidential and intelligence funds (CIFs).

Carpio explained that while bank deposits are confidential under the bank secrecy law, impeachment proceedings are an exception.

He believes the prosecution panel will file a motion before the impeachment court to issue a subpoena duces tecum on Duterte's bank records.

This motion will require a majority vote from the senator-judges or can be decided by the presiding officer.