The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte submitted to the Senate impeachment court's ruling granting subpoenas for her financial records but emphasized they may pursue legal remedies.

The court approved subpoenas for bank, tax, and anti-money laundering documents related to Duterte and her husband, though the use of these records as evidence remains pending.

The Duterte camp argued the subpoenas violate confidentiality laws and constitutional rights, citing the Supreme Court's 2025 ruling in Duterte v.House of Representatives that protected due process.

While the prosecution secured key documents, the defense highlighted minor victories, such as the court rejecting subpoenas for unrelated corporate records.Legal experts noted the ruling's ambiguity, with the defense awaiting further consultations with Duterte before deciding on next steps.The case underscores tensions between judicial oversight and executive rights, with implications for future impeachment proceedings.