House Assistant Minority Leader Chel Diokno of Akbayan party-list filed a counter-affidavit disputing Manases Carpio's allegations that he violated bank secrecy, anti-money laundering, and privacy laws.

Carpio's complaint stemmed from the disclosure of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband's bank transaction records during House justice panel impeachment hearings.The AMLC report revealed P6.7 billion in suspicious transactions from 2006 to 2025, with P1.51 billion in inflows between 2006-2022.Diokno argued the case has no legal basis, emphasizing their constitutional duty to investigate.The House justice committee has authority to request documents, while the Constitution grants the House sole power to initiate impeachment.The AMLC defined covered transactions as over P500,000, with suspicious activity linked to illegal actions.

Diokno's counter-affidavit highlights the need for transparency in public office, amid ongoing debates about financial disclosures and legal accountability.