The Senate impeachment trial hears testimony about Vice President Sara Duterte receiving payments from GenCorp Industries Inc., described by defense witnesses as a “return of capital” tied to what they call her “loose investments.” Multiple outlets report figures around P2 million, with one testimony stating Duterte received P2,142,369.14 as returns from 2022 to 2025.
Outlet coverage also includes scrutiny of whether the payments have a clear basis. Inquirer reports the presiding officer notes a dispute about a Jollibee branch’s ownership, and another Inquirer report says Senator-judge Raffy Tulfo challenges the witness for not fully explaining Duterte’s GenCorp earnings. Another Inquirer report features public prosecutor Joel Chua questioning whether the arrangement could amount to a bribe, while other outlets emphasize the “return of capital” framing. Across reports, Duterte is said not to be listed as a shareholder, but outlets vary in how they foreground the questions raised during testimony.
