Davao City assessor questioned over 2017 appointment and 2025 China trip
At impeachment proceedings, the city assessor was asked about his appointment under then-Mayor Sara Duterte and an allegedly sponsored trip to China, according to a Manila Times video.
Davao City's assessor faced questions about how he was appointed and about an alleged sponsored trip to China during impeachment proceedings, according to a video published by The Manila Times on November 9, 2026.
The Manila Times identified the official as City Assessor Engineer Jimmy. He was questioned by a lawyer identified as Atty. Tolosa about his 2017 appointment, made while Sara Duterte was mayor of Davao City. The lawyer also asked about an alleged all-expense-paid trip to China in November 2025 that was reportedly sponsored by the Chinese Consulate.
According to the outlet, the assessor first said the question about the trip was irrelevant and later said he could not recall it. The Manila Times reported that the presiding officer responded by teasing the witness, which drew laughter and other reactions inside the impeachment hall.
The video description does not say what the trip involved, who else may have joined it, or how the questioning bears on the wider impeachment case.
Why it matters for Davao
The City Assessor's Office handles property valuation in Davao City, so questions raised about its head during national proceedings are of direct interest to local residents and property owners.
This article was written by the DavaoNews desk with AI assistance, using reporting by The Manila Times. Facts come from the original report, which we credit and link below. Our editorial policy
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