VP Duterte's bank records may be subpoenaed for impeachment

The prosecution team for Vice President Sara Duterte's upcoming impeachment trial is planning to subpoena her bank records as part of their strategy.

Manila 3rd district Rep. Joel Chua confirmed on Monday that they are exploring legal options to obtain financial documents relevant to the articles of impeachment, under Republic Act No. 1405 (Bank Secrecy Law) which allows for such actions in cases of impeachment.

House prosecutors aim to request the Senate to subpoena Duterte's bank records, emphasizing that securing these records could provide definitive evidence supporting several articles of impeachment, particularly Article 4.

Senate President Francis Escudero revealed that the trial will commence after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fourth State of the Nation Address, which is scheduled for July 21.

Congressmen designated as prosecutors have started meeting to discuss evidence and division of labor regarding the seven articles of impeachment, with some like Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville Luistro expressing confidence in certain allegations.

The prosecution team believes that obtaining Duterte's financial records will strengthen their case against her, especially concerning Article 4 which alleges misuse of confidential funds.