WATCH: Prosecution presents PhilGeps exec as new witness

Inquirer.net - Sep 22, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – The House prosecution panel presents during Day 28 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGeps) Division Chief Rendell Sopeña as its latest witness, as it delves deeper into Duterte’s corporate ties. Sopeña is expected to present official government procurement records involving companies allegedly linked to the

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