Assessor questioned on property match despite lack of SALN details
A Davao City land assessor was grilled by the prosecution on how he could confirm a property match when the Vice President's Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) lacked specific details. The exchange raises questions about the transparency of public officials' asset declarations.
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