‘Violation of privacy?’ Senate court takes down Sara Duterte trial livestream

Rappler - Oct 9, 2026

The BIR witness says the copy of the Letter of Authority displayed during the trial showed the names of some revenue officers

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‘Violation of privacy?’ Senate court takes down Sara Duterte trial livestream

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