Defense witness in Sara Duterte trial grilled on 'all-expense-trip' to China

GMA Network - Nov 9, 2026

During the cross-examination, private prosecutor Benjamin Tolosa Jr. asked Davao City assessor Engineer Jaime Adalin if it was true that he was among the Davao City local government officials who went to China in November 2025 on an all-expenses-paid tour sponsored by the Chinese consulate.

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