19 contracts in 5 years? Gatchalian questions GenCorp-Davao City deals

Inquirer.net - Sep 29, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Why did a food catering company linked to Vice President Sara Duterte keep winning all 19 contracts in Davao City? Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian repeatedly raised this question when Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte testified as a hostile witness in his sister’s impeachment trial on Tuesday, Sept. 29. READ: Impeachment court

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