Sara Duterte: Ex-Velasco aide out to destroy her
Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday accused former policeman Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. of weaponizing his anger against former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco to tear down her political reputation. Gracioso Jr. had filed an affidavit detailing alleged irregularities during Duterte's term as mayor of Davao City.
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