Sara Duterte did not declare stock shares in businesses: Ombudsman official
Vice President Sara Duterte allegedly failed to declare her stock shares in businesses she and her husband owned or had interests in across several Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs), an Ombudsman official testified during her impeachment trial. The official stated that this omission could be a violation of the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.
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