Davao Mayor denies knowledge of VP Sara's GenCorp business interest

Davao City Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte stated Monday that he had no knowledge of Vice President Sara Duterte's involvement with GenCorp Industries Inc., a food catering company that secured substantial government business during his administration.

A government procurement official testified that GenCorp Industries secured 15 contracts valued at P34.2 million while Duterte served as mayor of the city. The testimony raised questions about potential conflicts of interest regarding the vice president's business holdings and their relation to city procurement decisions.

The younger Duterte's assertion of ignorance regarding his sister's business interests has drawn scrutiny amid broader investigations into the vice president's financial dealings and potential conflicts of interest. The GenCorp contracts represent a significant portion of the company's revenue during the period in question.

The revelation adds to ongoing scrutiny of the Duterte family's business interests and their potential overlap with government positions and procurement processes. Officials have not provided further details regarding the nature of the GenCorp contracts or the extent of Sara Duterte's ownership stake in the company.