VP Sara Duterte's SALN Declaration Contradicts Denial of Jollibee Franchise Ownership, Says Prosecutor
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VP Sara Duterte's SALN Declaration Contradicts Denial of Jollibee Franchise Ownership, Says Prosecutor

Vice President Sara Duterte is contradicting herself by denying ownership of a Jollibee franchise through GenCorp. Industries, Inc., a firm she declared as a business interest in her SALN, according to the House lead prosecutor in her impeachment case. Duterte's camp argues that shareholding does not equate to franchise ownership.

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