VP's husband questions Marcos order releasing tax records

MANILA, Philippines — Atty. Manases “Mans” Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, on Friday questioned President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s authorization to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to release their tax records to the Senate impeachment court. In a statement, Carpio said that while they respect the Senate impeachment court's authority, he raised questions regarding the legal basis of the President's order. The directive comes as the Senate seeks tax records from Carpio and his wife as part of the impeachment proceedings against the Vice President. The development could reignite discussions on the separation of powers and the privacy of public figures in Philippine politics. The direct challenge to the presidential directive by a figure closely associated with the Vice President is expected to draw significant attention.