The House prosecution panel is set to call officials from the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), Office of the Ombudsman, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) as witnesses in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte at the Senate.
Key Witnesses Identified
House Prosecutor and Bicol Saro Party-list Representative Terry Ridon stated that testimonies from these officials are crucial regarding allegations of unexplained wealth and possible violations related to the Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN). The congressman added that they are still studying whether to include officials from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) as witnesses concerning the tax records of Vice President Duterte and her husband, Attorney Mans Carpio.
Strengthening the Case
Aside from volunteer lawyers, the prosecution panel will also hire financial experts, accountants, and auditors to examine AMLC records and SALNs to further strengthen their evidence for the trial.
