Duterte’s ‘loose’ investment yields over P2M return in 4 years – witness

Inquirer.net - Nov 11, 2026

[Updated Nov. 11, 2026, 7:04 p.m.] MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has a “loose” investment with an unspecified amount which yielded a return of more than P2 million from 2022 to 2025 alone, a defense witness told the Senate impeachment court on Wednesday. According to GenCorp counsel Atty. Suzette Balucanag-Punay, this amount has

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