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Prosecution nails '3-hit combo' in VP Sara trial with GenCorp evidence

Ellson Quismorio

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Philippine prosecutors presented a "three-hit combo" of evidence against Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment trial, alleging her ownership, business participation, and conflict of interest with GenCorp Industries. Despite Duterte declaring herself a stockholder in her SALNs, SEC records show her name absent from GenCorp's incorporation papers, while the company secured ₱35.88M in government contracts during her term.

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This trial raises significant constitutional questions about business ownership and management by a sitting Vice President in the Philippines, potentially impacting political accountability and public trust in government officials.

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Manila Bulletin - Prosecution nails '3-hit combo' in VP Sara trial with GenCorp evidence

Prosecution nails '3-hit combo' in VP Sara trial with GenCorp evidence

Prosecutors hit VP Sara Duterte with a "three‑hit combo" of evidence on GenCorp Industries: alleged ownership, business participation, and conflict of interest.

SEC records showed her name absent from GenCorp's incorporation papers and GIS, despite declaring it in her 2024–2025 SALNs, while PhilGEPS listed ₱35.88M in government contracts during her term.

Lead prosecutor Jinky Luistro says the official records are hard to challenge, raising constitutional questions on business ownership and management by a sitting Vice President.

Screenshot from Ultra Street Fighter 2 (left), Batangas 2nd district Rep. Gerville “Jinky Bitrics” Luistro (Capcom via redbull.com, Facebook)

In Street Fighter parlance, the House prosecution panel scored a "three-hit combo" during its presentation of evidence on impeachment trial respondent Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged unexplained wealth.

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