VP Sara's defense team denies double pay allegations
The defense team of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has presented a witness to counter allegations of receiving double compensation in 2023, asserting the payments were salary differentials. Prosecutors questioned the witness's credibility, but the defense maintained its stance.
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