Joel Villanueva flags Cale88’s 2 employees despite P150-M revenue

Inquirer.net - Oct 9, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Senator-Judge Joel Villanueva on Friday expressed alarm that Cale88 Foods Corp. supposedly has only two employees, despite reporting over P150 million in revenue and over P6 million in losses. READ: Sara Duterte trial: Witness reveals CALE88, Gencorp balances, 2022-2025 Cale88 is among Vice President Sara Duterte’s business interests being tackled before the

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Joel Villanueva flags Cale88’s 2 employees despite P150-M revenue

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