The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte enters its 41st day today, November 10, 2026. The defense will present Engr. John Kenneth Enumerables, the city assessor of the Island Garden City of Samal, as its second witness.
This testimony will focus on the tax declarations related to a property owned by Duterte's husband, Atty. Manases Carpio. The property was purchased in 2018 for P3.4 million, as detailed in the Deed of Absolute Sale.
During a previous session, Atty. Marco Pineda, the acting Samal Register of Deeds, stated that the property's details did not appear in Duterte's 2019 Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN), raising questions about her financial disclosures.
Ongoing Allegations and Legal Proceedings
The defense is currently presenting evidence for Article II of the impeachment case, which alleges that Duterte has failed to truthfully disclose her assets and divest from businesses as required by the Constitution.
Giselle Ombay, GMA News
The trial reflects ongoing tensions in Philippine politics, as allegations of corruption and financial misconduct have historically led to significant political upheaval. This case adds to the legacy of impeachment proceedings in the country, which have often shaped public trust in leadership.