Prosecution sees VP’s possible ‘I didn’t know’ defense on bank accounts

Inquirer.net - Nov 8, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – The House impeachment trial prosecution panel believes Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s lawyers may argue that she was unaware of certain bank accounts and financial transactions linked to her and her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, its legal spokesperson and. counsel Benjamin “Jay” Tolosa Jr. said over the weekend. Tolosa said questions raised

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