VP Sara Duterte Faces Conflict of Interest Questions in Impeachment Trial
Questions of conflict of interest have emerged in the impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, as a defense witness' corporate ties to a company that secured contracts with the Davao City government, where Duterte previously served as mayor, were scrutinized.
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