Prosecution Eyes VP Duterte Mansions in Nov. 9 Cross-Exam
Philippine prosecutors intend to gather evidence concerning Vice President Salvador Messias Duterte's residences during a cross-examination on November 9, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption charges.
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