Two land properties in Davao City are registered under the name of Atty. Manases “Mans” Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, with a combined market value of nearly ₱3.9 million.
Davao City Assessor Jaime Adalin confirmed this testimony on Monday, November 9, before the Senate impeachment court during the vice president’s impeachment trial.
Testifying as the first defense witness on the trial’s 40th day, Adalin stated that tax declarations list Carpio as the registered owner of the lots located in Juna Subdivision, Matina Crossing, Talomo, Davao City.
Responding to questions from defense counsel Lindon Bacquel, Adalin detailed the property valuations:
- First Property: Assessed value of ₱82,046 and a market value of ₱1,864,680.
- Second Property: Assessed value of ₱82,046 and a market value of ₱2,051,150.
Adalin previously confirmed producing five tax declarations for presentation to the court. Explaining how these figures are calculated, he noted that assessments rely on local ordinances and the city’s Schedule of Market Values.
“There are base values, including the classification of the land,” Adalin said.