Prosec: Defense withdrew BPI exec to prevent ‘Pandora’s box’ opening

Inquirer.net - Nov 12, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Members of the prosecution panel believe the decision of Vice President Sara Duterte’s legal team to withdraw the presentation of a Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) official was brought by a yearning to play safe. The prosecutors think that if the defense team will push through with its plan, the action might

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Fuller carts, S&R crowds push Puregold profit up 18.8%

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Troops sent to North Cotabato village to pacify warring MILF groups

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Alcantara returns new batch of stolen public funds, increasing pot to P866M

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