Vice President Sara Duterte does not attend an NBI invitation and instead sends her legal counsel, Atty. Clifford Chua, to comply, according to multiple Philippine outlets. Duterte’s team submits her affidavit regarding allegations made by dismissed police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr., known publicly for “cash delivery” claims that Duterte’s camp says they are addressing through legal process.
In reports, Chua states he is studying whether to file a perjury case related to Gracioso’s allegations, while also explaining that Duterte was not present at the scheduled investigative conference. One outlet says Duterte is a no-show and that her camp requested a reset of the date after an earlier expected appearance. Another outlet reports that her lawyers will submit the affidavit to the NBI as part of the ongoing investigation.
Across the coverage, the common points are that the NBI investigation centers on Gracioso’s “cash delivery” allegations, Duterte is represented by counsel during the NBI engagement, and legal steps—including potential perjury action—are being considered by her camp.
