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09/10/2026

𝗧𝗢𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 𝗢𝗙 𝗩𝗣 𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗔, 𝗛𝗨𝗦𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗔𝗠𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗣𝟴𝟭𝟳-𝗠, 𝗦𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗖 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗧
TRIBUNE NEWS — The prosecution panel on Day 37 of the Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte presented financial forensic analyst Alexander Cabrera, who testified that the Vice President and her husband, lawyer Manases “Mans” Carpio, allegedly accumulated a total of ₱817,874,867 in undeclared assets and income from 2022 to 2025.

Taking the witness stand before the impeachment court, Cabrera outlined what he described as a financial analysis of the couple’s assets, income streams, and business interests.

According to his testimony, the amount represented assets and earnings that were allegedly not fully reflected in official declarations and disclosures covering the four-year period under examination.

Cash, properties

Cabrera told senators that the estimated ₱817.87 million was derived from multiple categories identified during the financial review. Among the largest components cited were allegedly undeclared cash holdings attributed to Vice President Duterte and Carpio. The prosecution witness said these funds formed part of the overall estimate of wealth that, according to his analysis, had not been properly declared.

The financial expert also pointed to other personal properties and real estate assets that were allegedly not fully reflected in the couple’s disclosures. While discussing the figures, Cabrera explained that the valuation considered both movable and immovable assets that his analysis identified as potentially omitted or underreported in official records.

In addition to assets, Cabrera testified that the estimate included what he characterized as undeclared income earned by the couple during the period from 2022 to 2025. He said these earnings were factored into the overall computation after comparing available financial records and information examined by the prosecution team.

Cale88, GenCorp

A significant portion of the testimony centered on business entities that prosecutors linked to the financial analysis.

Cabrera stated that income associated with Cale88 and Metro City was included in the computation presented before the impeachment court. According to the witness, proceeds and earnings connected to the two companies formed part of the total amount allegedly not disclosed.

The analyst likewise discussed Gencorp, another company reviewed during the financial examination. He testified that income linked to the firm was also considered in arriving at the ₱817.87-million estimate.

Cabrera explained that revenues and financial benefits attributed to the company were among the elements evaluated in determining the alleged discrepancy between declared and undeclared wealth.

The presentation of Cabrera's testimony marked another major development in the prosecution’s effort to establish what it claims are substantial inconsistencies between the couple’s declared finances and their actual assets and income.

Prosecutors have argued throughout the trial that financial records, company affiliations, and asset holdings could help determine whether there were significant omissions in mandatory disclosures.

The defense, for its part, is expected to challenge both the methodology and conclusions of the prosecution witness.

08/10/2026

𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗜𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗦 𝗕𝗜𝗥 𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟
TRIBUNE NEWS (October 8, 2026) - More irregularities in the financial records of Vice President Sara Duterte were revealed in today's Day 36 of the impeachment trial.

Among them were the disparity in the recorded income of the Vice President and her husband Mananses Carpio to their tax record; alleged income of the VP from other sources; undeclared cash assets and the continued ownership of Cale88 by the VP's husband.

Presenting financial records before the impeachment court, prosecutors said that from 2007 to 2025, the Vice President and her husband reported a combined income of approximately P84 million. Despite this, the couple's net worth as of the end of 2025 was placed at around P98 million, prompting prosecutors to examine how their wealth grew beyond the income reflected in the records presented during the proceedings.

The prosecution argued that the figures raised important questions regarding the sources of funds and assets accumulated by the couple through the years.

According to the prosecution panel, the financial data suggested that income received by the Vice President was not limited to her salaries as a government official, but also included other sources of earnings. They contended that records showed she also received income from other sources, contributing to the family's overall financial resources.

The panel maintained that the existence of additional income streams was significant because it formed part of the broader effort to establish the completeness and accuracy of the Vice President's Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALNs), which have become a major focus of the impeachment proceedings.

Apart from questions involving income, prosecutors also alleged that Duterte possessed cash assets that were not fully reflected in her asset declarations.

During the presentation of documentary evidence, the prosecution claimed that the Vice President had additional cash holdings beyond those previously disclosed in official filings.

The issue of allegedly undeclared cash assets follows earlier prosecution presentations involving bank accounts, insurance policies, investments, and other financial records that prosecutors say indicate assets not fully accounted for in the Vice President's SALNs.

The defense has consistently maintained that the Vice President has complied with legal requirements governing asset disclosures and has denied allegations of wrongdoing. Defense lawyers have repeatedly argued that the prosecution's theories are based on speculation and selective interpretation of financial documents.

Another point raised during the day's proceedings involved CALE88, a company linked to Duterte's husband. Prosecutors asserted that available corporate records showed that the company remained owned by Manases Carpio, countering suggestions that ownership interests had already been divested or transferred.

The continuing ownership of CALE88 was presented by the prosecution as part of its broader effort to establish links between the family's declared assets and business interests. Prosecutors argued that corporate holdings and business affiliations are relevant in determining whether all assets and sources of wealth were properly disclosed.

08/10/2026

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08/10/2026

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𝗟𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗧𝗦 𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗗𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗢
By VER BERMUDEZ
TRIBUNE NEWS (October 8, 2026) - The wait is over. Lalamove has moved to Davao!

The famous on-demand delivery and ride-hailing platform formally announced yesterday its entry to Davao City and adjoining localities, promising Dabawenyos a cost-effective and efficient way to transport things from one location to another.

It marks the launch point for its wider Mindanao expansion, according to Djon Nacario, managing director of Lalamove Philippines during a press conference he hosted at Dusit Thani Hotel in Davao City.

Mr. Nacario said Lalamove sees opportunities in Davao's growing economy, digitalization, and expanding business community. The company specifically aims to help MSMEs serve more customers through delivery without necessarily having to establish additional physical branches.

For an online seller, for example, the ability to arrange a pickup and delivery through a mobile application can turn logistics from a daily challenge into a service that can be booked when needed.

This is particularly relevant as more Davao businesses operate through social media, online marketplaces and other digital channels, Mr. Nacario said.

Connector

Lalamove's core service is to connect customers with partner drivers who use different types of vehicles to fulfill delivery requests.

Customers can book through the app, select an appropriate vehicle depending on the size of their shipment, and track deliveries. Lalamove says its parcel deliveries also come with insurance coverage of up to ₱75,000, regardless of vehicle type.

For Davao, where commercial activity and residential communities are spread across a geographically large city, this model can be particularly useful for businesses that need flexible, point-to-point transportation.

Lalamove's current Philippine service information lists delivery coverage across key areas of Davao City, with vehicle and route availability varying according to location.

Partner drivers

The company's arrival is also about the people behind the wheel.

Lalamove's expansion creates opportunities for local drivers and vehicle owners to join its partner-driver network. The company says drivers can use the platform to find delivery or ride-hailing jobs in their locality, giving them another way to generate income from their vehicles.

Lalamove has also highlighted benefits for partner drivers, including medical e-consultations, fuel discounts, emergency roadside assistance and insurance protection covering accidents, permanent disability and death.

Driver registration for the Davao rollout has already begun, making local drivers an important part of the company's effort to establish its service in the city.

Eyes on Mindanao

Davao serves as the first major launch point in Mindanao, followed by an expanding network that includes other cities and provinces across the island.

For Davao, the significance of Lalamove's arrival may therefore extend beyond faster parcel delivery. It represents another step toward a more digitally connected local economy — one in which businesses can reach customers more easily, consumers can access delivery services on demand, and drivers can participate in the growing platform economy.

As Davao continues to develop as a commercial and digital hub, the success of Lalamove will ultimately depend on how effectively it can adapt its nationwide platform to the city's unique needs.

But with its launch, one thing is already clear: Lalamove has officially put Davao—and Mindanao—on its delivery map.

07/10/2026

𝗣𝟴𝟬𝗠 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘: 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗣, 𝘂𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝟱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹
TRIBUNE NEWS (October 7, 2026) — Multiple insurance policies and investment-linked insurance products owned by Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases “Mans” Carpio, became the focus of Day 35 hearing of the impeachment trial, as witnesses from several insurance companies disclosed policy values, premium payments, ownership records, beneficiaries, and related financial details.

Today's proceedings shed new light on various insurance investments connected to the Duterte-Carpio family, including a ₱10.6-million lump-sum insurance investment purchased by Carpio in 2024, as well as several other policies maintained through Manulife, Pru Life UK, and BPI AIA.

One of the most significant revelations during the hearing came from FWD Life Insurance, whose chief legal and compliance officer, Juan Sotero “Teroy” Roman, testified that Carpio owns an insurance investment product purchased on May 16, 2024 through a lump-sum payment of ₱10.6 million.

According to the testimony, the investment-linked policy was valued at more than ₱13.2 million at the time of reporting. Roman also explained that the product carried a cash-value feature, allowing policyholders to make withdrawals within as little as five days.

Laundering?

The ₱10.6-million FWD policy drew particular attention during the proceedings because prosecutors sought to explore whether insurance products could theoretically be used to transform funds from unlawful sources into assets that appear legitimate once withdrawn from the policy.

Presiding Officer and Senate President Francis Escudero, however, disallowed the line of questioning on the ground that it was speculative.

As a result, no testimony was presented establishing that the ₱10.6 million used for the policy originated from illegal activities. The issue emerged only in the form of a prosecution hypothesis, not as an evidentiary conclusion.

Additional testimony came from officials of Manulife, who disclosed that Carpio held another insurance investment purchased through a one-time payment. The policy was reported to have a value of approximately ₱610,000 as of 2025, with one of the couple's minor children identified as beneficiary.

The same witness also testified regarding policies owned by Vice President Duterte. One Manulife policy reflected premium payments totaling ₱528,000. A separate policy issued in October 2014 reportedly accumulated ₱400,000 in premiums, supplemented by a ₱128,000 top-up payment made in 2019.

Representatives of Pru Life UK likewise detailed several policies held by members of the Duterte-Carpio family. Testimony indicated that Duterte owns two policies while Carpio owns three.

One policy belonging to Duterte reportedly accumulated premiums of approximately ₱1.2 million, while another reflected premium payments exceeding ₱3.1 million. Company records also showed that five dependents were covered by other insurance policies associated with the family.

Dollar denominated

Further testimony came from BPI AIA, whose representative disclosed that Carpio purchased a dollar-denominated insurance investment in 2013. The product carried total premium payments amounting to US$30,000.

The latest disclosures followed testimony presented earlier in the week by officials of the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), who outlined the broader financial records under review.

P700M holdings

During the October 6 hearing, AMLC Executive Director Ronel Buenaventura testified that agency records contained reports involving approximately ₱65.32 million in insurance-policy transactions. The same records also included about ₱529 million in 129 time-deposit reports, ₱94.26 million in securities and bond transactions, and roughly ₱60.49 million in trust and agency investments.

Observers have noted, however, that the AMLC figures represent aggregated reported transactions and should not automatically be interpreted as currently existing or undeclared assets. Financial reports compiled by the AMLC may encompass multiple transactions occurring over different periods and involving varying financial instruments.

Another notable development involved testimony from BPI division head Marwin Galvez, who discussed the banking relationships of the Duterte-Carpio family.

Galvez testified that 34 deposit accounts associated with Duterte and Carpio had already been closed. Seven deposit accounts reportedly remain active, alongside two credit-card accounts and one corporate account.

Rody-Sara account

Prosecutors also revisited older joint banking records involving Vice President Duterte and her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, covering the period from 2011 to 2014. According to testimony presented in court, the accounts reflected transactions totaling approximately ₱90 million and insurance products valued at around ₱80 million.

The ₱80-million figure, however, did not pertain to newly acquired insurance investments in 2026. Rather, it referred to older financial transactions that form part of the historical records under examination.

The background of those transactions traces back to 2014, when records previously reported by VERA Files indicated that four life insurance policies with investment components worth ₱20 million each had been purchased for Sara Duterte and her siblings.

With the hearings continuing, prosecutors maintain that the insurance investments, banking records, and other financial instruments presented in evidence must be reconciled with the family's SALN declarations and with explanations regarding the source and disposition of funds used in the transactions.

Defense

The defense, meanwhile, has repeatedly emphasized that ownership of insurance policies and investment-linked products does not in itself constitute evidence of wrongdoing. Defense lawyers are expected to present explanations regarding the acquisition, funding, beneficiaries, timing, and SALN treatment of the policies discussed during the proceedings.

While Thursday's testimony revealed substantial details about the Duterte-Carpio family's insurance investments and related financial accounts, the evidence presented thus far has not established criminal liability, unlawful acquisition of assets, or guilt. Those issues remain subject to further examination by the court as the impeachment proceedings continue.

06/10/2026

𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗗𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗩𝗣 𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗔, 𝗛𝗨𝗦𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗙𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗡 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟
TRIBUNE NEWS (October 6, 2026) - Prosecutors in the trial of impeached Vice President Sara Duterte today presented her yearend bank balances and her husband, Atty. Manases Carpio, for years 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.

Atty. James Brian Ibrahim Ali of the prosecution said these bank deposits were not reflected in the Vice President's Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN).

On December 31, 2022, for example, the bank balance of the VP and her spouse amounted to P59-million. Her 2022 SALN, which declared a net worth of P71-million, did not declare any cash holdings.

06/10/2026

At This Moment:
𝗩𝗣 𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗔 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗣𝗨𝗧𝗘 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗠𝗦 𝗕𝗬 𝗘𝗫-𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗢𝗦𝗢
Link to video:
https://www.facebook.com/MayorIndaySaraDuterteOfficial/videos/1127429653190986

06/10/2026

Straight from the Horse's Mouth:
𝗠𝗔𝗬𝗢𝗥 𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘 𝗗𝗨𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗘 𝗗𝗢𝗘𝗦𝗡'𝗧 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧; 𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗬. 𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗢 𝗗𝗘 𝗟𝗘𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗦𝗞𝗦 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗗𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗢 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬'𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦

🎥 At left, Mayor Sebastian Duterte at Senate,
September 29, 2026; at right, Atty. Dino de Leon
at One News with Ces Drilon, October 1, 2026

05/10/2026

𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗗𝗘𝗙𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗘 𝗢𝗕𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗠𝗟𝗖 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗣 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗲, 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

TRIBUNE NEWS (October 5, 2026) - The prosecution panel today presented an official of the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to testify on allegedly suspicious bank transactions amounting to billions of pesos linked to Vice President Sara Duterte, despite strong objections from the defense panel.

Defense lawyer Mark Vinluan argued that the testimony of AMLC Executive Director Atty. Robel Ventura would violate existing laws.

The prosecution, however, through Atty. Mae Divinagracia, maintained that the defense's objections were based merely on speculation and that the AMLC official should first be allowed to testify before any conclusions are drawn.

After hearing both sides, Presiding Officer Chiz Escudero ruled in favor of allowing the AMLC official to take the witness stand and present his testimony.

01/10/2026

Day 32:
𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗢𝗡 𝗩𝗣 𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗔'𝗦 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦, 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗡 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗦

TRIBUNE NEWS (October 1, 2026) — The Senate impeachment court today intensified its scrutiny of Vice President Sara Duterte's alleged wealth declarations and property holdings as the trial entered its 32nd day, with prosecutors presenting land records and witnesses linked to properties allegedly owned by her husband, Manases Carpio.

The proceedings marked the start of a more aggressive hearing schedule as the impeachment court moved to accelerate the trial before Congress temporarily shifts its attention to deliberations on the proposed 2027 national budget.

The court is now expected to hold full-day sessions from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays through mid-October.

At the center of today's hearing was Article II of the Articles of Impeachment, which accuses the Vice President of possessing unexplained wealth, filing allegedly inaccurate Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALNs), and maintaining business interests that prosecutors say warrant closer examination.

𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽

The prosecution called government land registry officials to testify regarding several real estate properties associated with Carpio.

Among those who appeared before the court were officials from the Davao and Samal registries of deeds, who presented land ownership records and transaction documents concerning properties registered under the Vice President's husband.

A significant moment came when Senate President and impeachment court presiding officer Francis Escudero said the court's review of the Vice President's SALN did not show a property in Matina, Davao City that was reportedly purchased by Carpio in July 2024. According to testimony presented during the proceedings, the property involved a 379-square-meter parcel reportedly acquired for about P6 million.

"The presiding officer has looked in the SALN of the Vice President and does not find this particular property as one of real properties declared," Escudero said, according to live updates from the hearing.

The defense, however, disputed the implication that the property had been concealed, arguing that documents showed land purchases of Carpio were consistent with information declared in the Vice President's SALNs. Defense lawyers maintained that the property records and declarations should be viewed in their entirety before drawing conclusions regarding any alleged discrepancies.

𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀

The hearing also saw a major development involving former senator Antonio Trillanes IV, who had been expected to testify as one of the prosecution's key witnesses regarding alleged hidden wealth and banking records.

Instead, Trillanes announced that he had requested prosecutors to withdraw him as a witness. He later said he intended to disclose the information he planned to present through a separate public briefing rather than through direct testimony before the impeachment court.

Despite his withdrawal, members of the prosecution panel insisted that their case would not be weakened. They said additional witnesses and documentary evidence remain available to support allegations relating to the Vice President's finances and property declarations.

𝗔𝗠𝗟𝗖

Another anticipated witness, Ronel Buenaventura, executive director of the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), did not immediately take the stand after the impeachment court granted the defense's request to defer his testimony.

Defense lawyers argued that they needed more time to review AMLC documents and prepare for examination of the witness. The court subsequently approved the postponement and scheduled further proceedings after the break.

The AMLC testimony is expected to play a crucial role in the unexplained wealth allegations because the council previously submitted financial records and transaction documents to congressional investigators. Prosecutors are expected to rely on these records as they seek to establish connections between financial transactions and the allegations contained in the impeachment complaint.

Day 32 underscored the prosecution's effort to build a paper trail linking the Vice President's asset declarations with property and financial records, while the defense continued to challenge the interpretation of those documents and insist that the assets in question were properly accounted for.

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