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Analyst flags VP Duterte's 'unusual' retail spending patterns in 2025
A prosecution-called analyst testified that Vice President Sara Duterte made substantial purchases at Japanese discount retailer Don Quijote, spending over 200,000 pesos across multiple transactions using her credit card.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — An analyst presented evidence during prosecution proceedings that Vice President Sara Duterte made significant purchases at Don Quijote, Japan's popular discount retailer, with transactions exceeding 200,000 pesos across separate occasions, according to testimony filed this week.
The analyst, called to testify before the prosecution panel, characterized the spending pattern as noteworthy, citing credit card records documenting the vice president's purchases at two different store locations.
The testimony forms part of broader scrutiny of the vice president's financial activities and spending habits throughout 2025. Don Quijote stores, which operate in the Philippines through franchise arrangements, are known for offering discounted merchandise across a wide range of product categories.
The prosecution panel did not immediately elaborate on the relevance of the retail transactions or clarify the nature of items purchased during the documented visits.