BPI Confirms Duterte Father-Daughter Account Before Senate
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) confirmed before the Senate that former President Rodrigo Duterte and Vice President Sara Duterte jointly held an account, a development stemming from past allegations of ill-gotten wealth.
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