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Tan Cruz served as Duterte's China envoy, House prosecutors reveal
Jaime Tan Cruz, identified as a business incorporator linked to Vice President Sara Duterte, previously held the position of special envoy to China for trade and investments under her father's administration, the House prosecution panel disclosed during impeachment proceedings.
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MANILA — Jaime Tan Cruz, who shares incorporator status in business entities where Vice President Sara Duterte declared shareholdings, previously served as special envoy to China for trade and investments during the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte, according to evidence presented by the House prosecution panel.
The revelation emerged during the 28th session of the impeachment trial, linking Tan Cruz to the Duterte family's previous government structure and highlighting potential business connections that have become central to the ongoing proceedings against the Vice President.
The House prosecutors presented the information as part of their case examining the Vice President's declared business interests and the individuals involved in those entities. The connection to her father's administration underscores the interconnected nature of the business arrangements now under scrutiny.
The disclosure adds another dimension to the impeachment inquiry, which has focused on the Vice President's financial disclosures and business activities. Tan Cruz's prior role in government suggests a long-standing relationship with the Duterte family that extended beyond the present administration.