Sara Duterte: Ex-Velasco aide out to destroy her

Inquirer.net - Oct 7, 2026

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday accused now-dismissed policeman Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. of weaponizing his anger against former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco to tear down her political reputation. In a press conference here, Duterte read from a prepared statement to refute the allegations contained in a Sept. 14 affidavit of

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