The Senate impeachment court is grappling with a contentious issue regarding the access to Vice President Sara Duterte's financial records.Private prosecutor Lorna Kapunan accused Duterte of obstructing evidence by blocking the presentation of bank and tax records, questioning why the prosecution's subpoena for these documents is being resisted.Kapunan emphasized that the impeachment court should prioritize presenting all relevant evidence to ensure a fair trial.

Prosecutor Lorenz Defensor argued that the Constitution supersedes any laws regarding financial secrecy, asserting that the Senate has the authority to access documents necessary for the impeachment process.He stressed that due process must be upheld, and no regulation should hinder the court's power.

Meanwhile, private prosecutor Benjamin Tolosa highlighted exceptions under the Bank Secrecy Law, which allows for disclosure in impeachment proceedings.

The defense team, led by Michael Poa, urged the court to dismiss the subpoena request, arguing that the real issue is whether the power to issue subpoenas can be exercised without violating due process.This case underscores the tension between transparency and legal confidentiality in high-profile political trials.