The Manila Times
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman will comply with a subpoena order issued by the House of Representatives on the Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) of Vice President Sara Duterte In a press conference on Thursday, Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano said that "even a simple request would do [...]. So much more if it is a subpoena. We will comply." The House justice committee, which is hearing Duterte's impeachment case to determine whether there is probable cause, decided on Wednesday to issue a subpoena to the Ombudsman for the vice president's SALNs from 2022 to 2025, 2007 to 2013, 2016 to 2022. The office, which is the repository for the SALNs of some officials, including the vice president's, could provide the documents from when she was Davao City mayor and vice mayor. Clavano said that "we would have to direct or endorse the request or subpoena to the proper office that was the repository of those SALNs which is 'yung sa Mindanao office ho natin (our Mindanao office)."
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