VP Duterte was Metro City Chow director but had no involvement — witness
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VP Duterte was Metro City Chow director but had no involvement — witness

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte was a director of the food aid group Metro City Chow but had no involvement in its operations, a witness testified, as reported by ABS-CBN Philippines. Further details on the extent of her involvement and the group's background are awaited.

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