Duterte impeachment trial: Who is defense counsel Roberto Batungbacal?

Inquirer.net - Sep 22, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – Among Vice President Sara Duterte’s lawyers before the Senate impeachment court is Roberto Narvasa Batungbacal. Batungbacal is a partner of Bodota & Batungbacal Law Offices, which he manages with fellow defense counsel, lawyer Ralph Bodota. He is also the grandson of the late former Chief Justice Andres Narvasa. WATCH: Sara Duterte impeachment

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Sep 22, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte said he is unaware that her sister, Vice President Sara Duterte, holds interest in GenCorp Industries Inc. He also remarked that contracts between the corporation and the City of Davao are all “above board.” According to the mayor, while reports say that Davao has transactions with

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Sep 22, 2026

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14-year-old Tacloban shooting suspect remains in rehab facility

Sep 22, 2026

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Ex-BFP chief Fernandez pleads not guilty to indirect bribery charge

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Northern Mindanao cops boost school security after Banga shooting

Sep 22, 2026

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