VP Duterte's net worth surged 13.6-fold in 18 years

Vice President Sara Duterte’s declared net worth has jumped 13.6-fold from the time she entered government as Davao City vice mayor in 2007 to 2025, when she was already the country’s second-highest official, according to her Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) presented before the Senate impeachment court on Tuesday. Duterte first entered public service as Davao City vice mayor in 2007 with a net worth of less than P5 million. By 2025, her SALN showed her net worth exceeding P68 million. The increase in her wealth has been recorded as she progressed to higher public offices, including Davao City mayor and subsequently Vice President. In the Philippines, public officials are required to submit SALNs annually as part of transparency measures aimed at building public trust. The submission of her SALN came amid impeachment proceedings against her, and the significant increase in her wealth may prompt further scrutiny and calls for explanation from the public. In Philippine politics, the financial standing of public officials is constantly under observation, and any fluctuations in their net worth attract public attention.