Sara Duterte's joint deposits with dad should be in SALN – Gatchalian
Philippine Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian stated that if Vice President Sara Duterte indeed held P96 million in joint time deposit accounts with her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, the amount should have been declared in her Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN). This highlights transparency issues for public officials.
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