Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team argues that a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) document being used in her impeachment proceedings is misleading and is meant to influence public opinion. During trial sessions, her lawyers object to the prosecution’s plan to present what is titled as a “Summary of VP Sara Duterte Shareholdings.” They say the SEC material is being framed in a way that “conditions the mind,” rather than accurately presenting her shareholdings.
Both outlets report the defense’s position that the document’s labeling does not match what the figures represent. The defense maintains that the figures include more than what the title suggests, and therefore should not be relied on as a straightforward summary of her business holdings. The disagreement centers on how the SEC figures are interpreted and presented to the impeachment court.
While the defense highlights alleged defects in the SEC document, the prosecution’s evidence presentation aims to support its case on Duterte’s alleged unexplained wealth. The dispute reflects competing views on the evidentiary value and clarity of the SEC summary presented during the proceedings.
