Palace on Sara Duterte corporate ties: No one is above the law

Inquirer.net - Sep 22, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday maintained that no one is above the law amid questions over Vice President Sara Duterte’s business interests. The Palace’s remarks came after Securities and Exchange Commission records showed that Duterte remained a director and shareholder of a private company after assuming office in 2022. READ: SEC records: Sara Duterte stayed

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Palace on Sara Duterte corporate ties: No one is above the law

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