Two bank accounts associated with a banana chips company partially owned by Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband, Atty. Manases Carpio, were closed in July 2026. The closure occurred during the month the impeachment trial of Vice President Duterte began. The Senate Impeachment Court learned of the account closures during a hearing on Wednesday.
During the proceedings, Senator-judge Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan questioned prosecution witness and Security Bank Branch Banking official. The witness provided details about the account closures. The closure of the accounts was noted as a significant development in the ongoing impeachment process. The exact reasons for the closures were not immediately disclosed. The case involves allegations against Vice President Duterte, with her husband’s financial activities under scrutiny. The impeachment trial has been a focal point of political attention in the Philippines. The closure of the accounts may have implications for the legal proceedings. The situation remains under investigation.
