Malaca±ang: On Friday, Malaca±ang defended President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s decision to authorize the disclosure of Vice President Sara Duterte's tax records, stating that the move adhered to due process and existing laws.

According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro conveyed in a video message that Marcos directed the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to comply with the subpoena issued by the Senate impeachment court. Castro emphasized that the President's actions are aligned with following due process and legal protocols to establish the truth.

Castro's statement came in the wake of a judicial review sought by Duterte's husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, regarding the release of their tax records. Carpio argued that the President's authorization for disclosure should be scrutinized under the constitutional and statutory framework governing taxpayer information and executive authority.

Castro assured that those questioning the release of the tax records, including Carpio, have the right to pursue legal remedies. She highlighted that individuals with no irregularities in their financial records should not fear disclosure, but instead take pride if their income is derived from lawful means.

The BIR reportedly transmitted Duterte's tax records to the Senate impeachment court on Thursday, following the President's approval. The records also encompass those of Carpio and related companies. The Senate impeachment court had previously granted the prosecution's request to issue subpoenas for Duterte's tax records, bank records, and other financial documents.