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Verified facts
What happened
The Senate Impeachment Court gave concerned banks and financial institutions seven calendar days, or until September 2, to submit remaining peso-denominated financial records involving Vice President Sara Duterte, her husband Manases Carpio and entities covered by the court's subpoenas.
The court also asked Duterte's defense lawyers to remind the Vice President that Rule 18, which restricts public comments on the substance or merits of the pending trial, applies to her. The reminder followed public criticism from Duterte directed at the prosecution.
Context
Context
The court had previously subpoenaed bank, tax and anti-money-laundering records connected to the Vice President, Carpio and related entities. Several banks had already submitted records, while the court maintained chain-of-custody and in-camera safeguards for sensitive material.
The financial records relate to allegations being advanced by the House prosecution. The subpoenas and the submission of records do not establish liability, and the defense may challenge the admissibility and interpretation of the material.
Filipino relevance
Why this matters
The deadline moves the impeachment case closer to a complete documentary record and gives both sides a clearer timetable for preparing arguments about the evidence. The court's separate Rule 18 reminder signals that its restrictions on public commentary extend beyond lawyers appearing on the floor.
What to watch next
What to watch next
The next procedural questions are which institutions complete their submissions by September 2, how the court finishes its inventory and protected review, and when the parties are allowed to examine or contest the records. The court adjourned until September 1, according to the live proceeding record.