‘Is that a bribe?’ Chua says of VP Duterte’s over P2-M ‘return’

Inquirer.net - Nov 11, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s receipt of over P2 million “return of capital” in the span of four years from GenCorp Industries Inc., despite not having any shares or position in the company, prompted public prosecutor and Manila Rep. Joel Chua to ask if the said amount could be a bribe. Atty. Suzette Balucanag-Punay,

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