Baste Duterte at impeachment trial: I'll know irregularity, if there's any, in gov't contracts

GMA Network - Sep 29, 2026

Davao City Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte on Tuesday said he would be aware of irregularity, if there is any, concerning contracts entered into by the Davao City Hall, including that with GenCorp. Industries Inc.

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