VP Duterte camp taps legal academic to counter unexplained wealth charge

Inquirer.net - Nov 4, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense lawyers will present a former law dean as its first witness to refute the prosecution’s claims that Duterte amassed unexplained wealth in office when her trial resumes next week. Duterte’s defense team Fortun Narvasa & Salazar law firm informed the prosecution team on Wednesday it intends to

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