Davao City assessor says two Talomo lots are registered to VP Sara Duterte's husband

Two parcels of land in Davao City are registered under the name of Manases "Mans" Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, the city's assessor told the Senate impeachment court on Monday, November 9, according to DZRH.

Davao City Assessor Jaime Adalin testified that the tax declarations submitted to the court list Carpio as the registered owner of properties in Juna Subdivision, Matina Crossing, in Talomo District. Adalin was presented as the first witness for the defense as the trial reached its 40th day.

Answering questions from defense counsel Lindon Bacquel, Adalin said one property carries an assessed value of ₱82,046 and a market value of ₱1,864,680. He said the second property, also registered to Carpio, has an assessed value of ₱82,046 and a market value of ₱2,051,150. Taken together, the market values come to about ₱3.9 million.

Adalin had earlier confirmed that he produced five tax declarations for presentation before the court, DZRH reported.

During direct examination, Bacquel also asked how the city arrives at these figures. Adalin explained that assessed values are computed using assessment levels set by local ordinances, particularly the city's Schedule of Market Values. He added that market values are likewise based on an ordinance approved by the Sangguniang Panlungsod and signed by the city mayor.

"There are base values, including the classification of the land," Adalin said.