Soon, that little lady from the bank will deliver the envelope containing accounts of several billions of pesos, some in shared ownerships.
This deposit slip, confirming the existence of a BPI account under the names of Rodrigo Duterte and Sara Duterte, is more than just a piece of paper—it’s a potential thread in a much larger web.
Back in 2016, allegations surfaced regarding Duterte’s undisclosed wealth, with claims of billions stashed in various accounts. This small deposit by inquisitive journalists was meant to test whether the account existed, and lo and behold, it did.
Now, the real conversation begins: If this account was real, what else was? Were the billions alleged by critics mere speculation, or was there a financial trail waiting to be uncovered?
It can be recalled in recent Congressional hearings on EJKs, when challenged to open his bank accounts for scrutiny, Rodrigo Duterte did not deny the presence of billions in his family’s accounts. Instead, he chose to justify their financial capacity.
Fast forward to today, as Sara Duterte faces scrutiny, this receipt resurfaces as a stark reminder that unanswered questions don’t just disappear—they linger, waiting for the reckoning.