Mans claims bills, denies Sara link

Manases Carpio defended his credit card purchases in Japan and Malaysia as personal expenses paid with his own money, denying any use of public funds or involvement by Vice President Sara Duterte. His statement comes as the Senate impeachment court examines allegations of P817.87 million in undeclared assets and income, while analysts say the defense must challenge the prosecution’s financial records and forensic calculations.

Manases Carpio defended his credit card purchases in Japan and Malaysia as personal expenses paid with his own money, denying any use of public funds or involvement by Vice President Sara Duterte. His statement comes as the Senate impeachment court examines allegations of P817.87 million in undeclared assets and income, while analysts say the defense must challenge the prosecution’s financial records and forensic calculations.