VP bank accounts may be examined in impeach probe

The House of Representatives may examine Vice President Sara Duterte's bank records as part of the impeachment proceedings, House deputy speaker and La Union Rep. Paolo

- By JOSE RODEL CLAPANO

Ortega V said yesterday, noting that allegations of unexplained wealth and possible omissions in her statements of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALNs) cannot be ignored.

Ortega described the accusations raised in the fourth impeachment complaint as "serious and disturbing," noting claims that "certain bank accounts, properties and significant cash movements were allegedly not fully reflected in Duterte's SALNs." He said these matters "must be reconciled with SALN disclosures," particularly where, as alleged, "sworn accounts of large cash transfers" have allegedly been made.

Like the three other impeachment complaints against the Vice President, it was transmitted to the Office of Speaker Faustino Dy III.