Sara Duterte impeachment trial: Loose investment, conflict of interest raised
Sara Duterte's loose investment in GenCorp Industries Inc. and her P2.14 million income, despite not being a shareholder, became a focal point in her impeachment trial. Furthermore, the company securing P33 million in government contracts from Davao City, led by her brother, has raised conflict of interest concerns.
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