Sara Duterte denies involvement in joint bank account with father
Vice President Sara Duterte denies any involvement in transactions related to a joint bank account with her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte. Her lawyer stated during an impeachment trial that she has no recollection of the account or its dealings.
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