Villanueva Questions Cale88's P150 Million Sales with Only 2 Staff
Senator Joel Villanueva has questioned how Cale88 Foods Corporation, linked to the husband of the Vice President, reportedly generated P150 million in sales in 2024 with only two employees. The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) witness found the claim difficult to reconcile, suggesting it would be impossible for a banana chip manufacturer without extensive automation.
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