Defense witness admits being friends with Sara Duterte, Mans Carpio

Inquirer.net - Nov 12, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The witness presented by Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp to dispute allegations of unusual credit card spending has admitted being close to her and her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, and regularly receiving compensation from the couple for his legal services. During Duterte’s impeachment trial on Thursday, lawyer Anel Antero was questioned by prosecution

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