NBI Invites Pulong Duterte as Witness in Alleged Illegal Cash Gifts Probe
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has invited Davao City Representative Paolo "Pulong" Duterte to provide insights into claims made by a dismissed policeman. The allegations involve the Duterte family allegedly receiving cash gifts from a former House Speaker. Duterte can be accompanied by legal counsel.
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