‘Funds from China, drug lord went to Dutertes’
Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV has alleged that over P319 million in funds from Chinese sources were funneled into businesses and foundations linked to the Duterte family. These allegations are being presented as part of the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.
Why it matters
The investigation into the Duterte family's financial ties is a major political development in the Philippines that could impact the stability of the current administration.
MANILA, Philippines - About P319 million in funds from Chinese government and corporate sources entered businesses and a foundation linked to the Duterte family, former senator Antonio Trillanes IV alleged yesterday, adding that these funds should be examined as part of the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte.
At a press conference in San Juan, Trillanes presented what he described as documents and findings of his research team on the Duterte family's business and financial ties.
He alleged that more than P319 million entered Cale88 Foods Corp., which he linked to the Vice President's husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, while another P150 million went to the Tapang at Malasakit Foundation, where Duterte was identified as a member of the board of trustees.
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