Davao Accountant Admits Past Role in Audit Firm of Duterte-Linked Businesses

Davao accountant can’t confirm own signature, tests senator-judges' patience

The soft-spoken Vingelin Bajan elicits warnings of contempt as she evades questions on her former affiliation with the auditing firm that has among its clients Sara Duterte-linked companies, the Vice President, and husband Mans Carpio

Davao accountant admits past role in audit firm of Duterte-linked businesses

The third defense witness claimed she struggles to recall details of her partnership in the firm and whether she was paid for it.

Who is defense witness Davao City Accountant Vingelin Bajan?

Davao City Accountant Vingelin Bajan on Tuesday took the witness stand as a defense witness for Day 41 of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

‘Do you not remember?’ Escudero presses Davao City accountant; Tulfo warns of contempt

MANILA, Philippines — Senate Presiding Officer Francis Escudero demanded direct answers from a Davao City accountant during Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Tuesday, while Senator-Judge Raffy Tulfo warned that her evasive responses could lead to a contempt citation.The confrontation centered on Davao City accountant Vingelin Bajan’s hesitation to identify a signature and acknowledge her previous association with accounting firm…