Metro Manila, Philippines – The House justice committee has ordered Ombudsman Boying Remulla to appear at its next hearing on the ongoing impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte to submit records of her Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN).
Panel chair Rep. Jinky Luistro, issued a subpoena to Remulla dated March 31, asking him to present certified true copies of Duterte’s SALN from 2007-2013, 2016-2022, and 2022-2025 “to be apprised” of her records since she became vice mayor in Davao City up to her time as vice president.
“You are likewise informed that you have the right to be accompanied by legal counsel during the proceedings, however, such counsel shall be limited to an advisory role and shall not be permitted to speak or otherwise participate in the proceedings,” the subpoena read.
NewsWatch Plus has reached out to the Office for the Ombudsman for comment.
Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano earlier said the agency will comply with the earlier subpoena of the House of Representatives to produce records of Duterte’s SALN.
The vice president is facing two impeachment suits over betrayal of public trust, culpable violation of the Constitution, bribery, and high crimes among others. The allegations include misuse of funds as vice president and education chief, threats to the presidential family, and unexplained wealth.
The House has earlier summoned several people and documents to the April 14 hearing, including the controversial Ramil Madriaga, the self-confessed bagman of Duterte.
Duterte’s camp previously skipped the previous hearing, calling it unconstitutional.
