Sara Duterte's defense admits 'aliases' used in confidential fund receipts
A defense lawyer for Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has confirmed for the first time that names on acknowledgment receipts for confidential funds from the Department of Education and the Office of the Vice President were 'aliases.' The admission during an impeachment trial sheds new light on long-standing questions about fund transparency.
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