Diplomacy
Multi-country remittances totaling P50 million flow into Duterte-linked firm, raising money laundering concerns
Nearly P50 million in remittances flowed into a food company linked to the husband of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, originating from eight countries besides China. Concerns have been raised due to some source countries' reputations for money laundering, prompting scrutiny of regulatory responses.
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