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Davao Mayor Says He First Learned of GenCorp During VP Duterte Trial
Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte testified that his familiarity with GenCorp Industries Inc. came only after the company became a focal point in his sister Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment proceedings.
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MANILA — Davao City Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte stated during recent court testimony that he had no prior knowledge of GenCorp Industries Inc. before the company was referenced in his sister's impeachment trial.
The revelation emerged as Vice President Sara Duterte faces impeachment proceedings that have brought the industrial firm into public scrutiny. The mayor's testimony indicates that GenCorp's involvement in the case was instrumental in introducing him to the company's operations and background.
GenCorp Industries Inc. has become a subject of interest in the ongoing trial, which has drawn significant public and media attention. The company's connection to the impeachment matter remains under examination as the proceedings continue.
The testimony adds to the mounting details emerging from the high-profile case involving the vice president. As the trial progresses, additional information about entities and individuals connected to the proceedings continues to surface.