House leader pushes investigation into Cale88 linked to VP Sara's spouse

GMA Network - Oct 16, 2026

House Deputy Speaker Jefferson Khonghun is pushing for a motu proprio investigation by the House of Representatives into the alleged remittance of hundreds of millions of pesos into Cale88, a company linked to Vice President Sara Duterte's husband, lawyer Manases Carpio.

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House leader pushes investigation into Cale88 linked to VP Sara's spouse

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