WPS Fishers Question VP Duterte on Alleged 'China Money' and Silence
Fisherfolk from the West Philippine Sea (WPS) have questioned Vice President Sara Duterte's silence on China's maritime aggression, citing reports of alleged substantial financial transactions between her and her husband and China. The fishermen are demanding a firm stance from their leaders amidst threats to their livelihood and national sovereignty.
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