Engr. Jaime Adalin, head of the City Assessor’s Office, did not deliver a list of properties owned by Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Manases Carpio, during the ongoing impeachment trial. This revelation was made by Senate presiding officer Francis “Chiz” Escudero on November 10.
Compliance Issues Raise Concerns
The Chair therefore directs the Clerk of Court to kindly communicate with Engineer Adalin and follow up on the same.
Francis “Chiz” Escudero, Senate Impeachment Presiding Officer
The Senate impeachment court is currently investigating allegations that Vice President Duterte failed to declare certain properties in her Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALNs). Adalin's failure to provide the requested documents leaves a gap in the evidence being considered.
Escudero emphasized that if Adalin does not comply by the next day, the court may resort to compulsory measures. The lack of a report on the couple's properties is particularly concerning given the ongoing scrutiny of the Vice President's financial disclosures.