Palace Rejects 'Collateral Damage' Claim in VP's Impeachment Trial
Malacañang has rejected the claim by Second Gentleman Atty. Mans Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, that he is 'collateral damage' in her impeachment trial. The Palace stated it would join Carpio in praying 'for the truth.'
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