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Davao Mayor Claims Limited Knowledge of GenCorp Despite City Contracts
Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte testified that he became aware of Gencorp Industries Incorporated only through the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, despite the company's existing agreements with the local government.
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MANILA — Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte claimed Tuesday that his knowledge of Gencorp Industries Incorporated was limited to information disclosed during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, even though the company had previously entered into contracts with the city government.
The testimony came during the resumption of impeachment proceedings against the Vice President. The Mayor's statement raises questions about the oversight of municipal contracts, particularly those involving private corporations operating within the city's jurisdiction.
The existence of contractual agreements between GenCorp and Davao City prior to the impeachment trial suggests the company maintained a business relationship with the local government. However, the Mayor's assertion that he only learned of the firm's identity through the trial proceedings indicates a potential gap in administrative awareness or documentation of municipal dealings.
The impeachment trial has increasingly focused on various business entities and their connections to the Vice President's family and associates. The GenCorp matter represents one of several corporate relationships that have come under scrutiny during the proceedings.