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Defense witness unable to clarify VP Duterte's GenCorp earnings, Tulfo says
A defense witness failed to provide satisfactory explanation regarding Vice President Sara Duterte's alleged P2 million receipt from GenCorp Industries Inc., according to Senator-judge Raffy Tulfo. The revelation emerged during Wednesday's Senate impeachment trial proceedings.
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Manila — Senator-judge Raffy Tulfo expressed frustration with defense witness Suzette Balucanag-Punay's inability to fully clarify details surrounding an alleged P2 million payment received by Vice President Sara Duterte from GenCorp Industries Inc. during the Senate impeachment trial on Wednesday.
Tulfo suggested the lawyer was either unprepared or deliberately evasive when questioned about the transaction during the proceeding. The remark highlighted gaps in the defense's explanation of the financial matter at the center of ongoing impeachment inquiries.
The incident underscores the significance of witness testimony in establishing facts related to the vice president's alleged business dealings. As the trial continues, senators are expected to press for clearer documentation and explanations regarding various financial transactions under scrutiny.
The Senate impeachment process has intensified scrutiny on the vice president's financial records and business relationships, with lawmakers seeking transparency on transactions that have raised questions about potential conflicts of interest or impropriety.