VP lawyers’ nod to BIR box opening OK for transparency – Tolosa

MANILA, Philippines — The agreement of Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team to allow the opening of a sealed Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) box containing her records is a positive step toward transparency, Benjamin “Jay” Tolosa Jr., House prosecution panel spokesperson, said on Monday.

“Last Thursday, as reported, the defense vehemently objected to opening and ...