Vice President Sara Duterte denies that she owns a fast-food franchise, specifically alleging ownership of Jollibee outlets. The denial comes after a prosecution witness testifies that a company listed in her statement of assets, liabilities and net worth owns at least five franchises in Davao City, according to one report.
Duterte also disputes related media claims that tie her business interests to GenCorp Industries Inc., saying her investment in the company does not mean she personally owns any franchises. In another account, she accuses Rappler of publishing misleading reports about her business interests, and she reiterates that she does not own a Jollibee franchise or any other franchise.
Across the outlets, the core dispute centers on whether her listed company interests amount to direct franchise ownership. The reporting also differs in emphasis: one highlights testimony in a legal context and the alleged franchise count, while another focuses on Duterte’s response to specific media allegations and the distinction between investment and ownership.
