SENATOR ANTONIO F. Trillanes IV is set to file a resolution today, Feb. 5, seeking to investigate the alleged undisclosed bank transactions of President Rodrigo R. Duterte and his daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio. In a statement released yesterday, Mr. Trillanes said he was answering Mr. Duterte’s challenge to investigate his alleged ill-gotten wealth. “President Duterte must address this issue squarely once and for all and stop fooling the Filipino people. If he has nothing to hide, he should bare it all and sign the waiver,” he said. The senator earlier claimed that Mr. Duterte held 17 accounts in three banks amounting to P2.4 billion. His proposed resolution cites the report of Vera Files that Mr. Duterte and his daughter failed to disclose in their Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) their joint deposits and investments, which exceed P100 million. Sought for comment, Presidential Spokesperson Harry L. Roque brushed it aside, saying Mr. Trillanes has long been making such threats. Mr. Roque said, “Lumang tugtugin. Election pa ’yan. Wala na ba bago? Parang sirang plaka.” — Camille A. Aguinaldo

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