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Vice President Duterte Faces Asset Probe Amid 2028 Run

3/26/2026

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Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte announced her 2028 presidential candidacy in February.
On March 25, a congressional panel ordered the ombudsman to release Duterte's asset statements under a subpoena covering 2007-2013 and 2016-2025.
Gerville Luistro, chair of Justice committee, said the probe seeks evidence for a Senate trial.
Duterte faces allegations of threatening Marcos Jr. and misusing public funds, which she denies.

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Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte announced her 2028 presidential candidacy in February.
On March 25, a congressional panel ordered the ombudsman to release Duterte's asset statements under a subpoena covering 2007-2013 and 2016-2025.
Gerville Luistro, chair of Justice committee, said the probe seeks evidence for a Senate trial.
Duterte faces allegations of threatening Marcos Jr. and misusing public funds, which she denies.