Gerlach was mum about his motives and will next appear in court in June.

‘This is a decision we’ve made because we really feel that it’s also time. More than just being in a love team, we’re also actors… and this is something that will help us… further level up in our craf ...

‘We are here to preserve assets and protect the government’s ability to collect taxes while fully observing due process.’

Seven and a half years into his tenure, Zamora is facing fresh criticism from Senator JV Ejercito, who points to what he describes as only incremental improvements at the San Juan Medical Center.

‘How, for that matter, was it possible for him to stay abroad for 15 to 16 months without being tracked? We have embassies.’