VP Sara Duterte Skips NBI Appearance, Lawyer Submits Affidavit
Vice President Sara Duterte failed to appear at the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) as summoned for an inquiry into claims by a dismissed police officer. Her lawyer submitted an affidavit in her stead.
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